World Cup: Daily update from day 2 in Qatar
Denmark and Tunisia meet in Group D of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar today.
Last summer Denmark made a stirring run to the semi-finals of the Euros, somehow absorbing the shock of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest in the group stage and going on to record one of their best performances at a major tournament. Now, at the Qatar World Cup almost 18 months later, Kasper Hjulmand’s team will look to replicate that remarkable effort.
First up for the Danes is a Group D clash with Tunisia, who will likely be vying with Denmark for the second-place spot in this pool. Elsewhere in the group, France are out to avoid the recent curse of defending champions exiting the next edition of the World Cup in the group stageand their talented squad is expected to do that and qualify first here. With Australia not fancied to do much in Qatar, this game between Denmark and Tunisia could therefore be decisive in Group D.
The winner may just set themselves up to advance to the knockout stages at the other team’s expense, while a draw would make for an interesting dynamic in the group ahead of the next two matchdays.
Follow all the action with our live blog below, after the conclusion of Argentina vs Saudi Arabia.
Argentina 1-1 Saudi Arabia
50 mins: Argentina are all over the place here!
A miscued pass sees the space open up for Saleh Alshehri – but he is quickly shut down!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 11:16
Argentina 1-1 Saudi Arabia (Saleh Alshehri, 48)
48 mins: Oh what a moment this is – Saudi Arabia equalizes!
They win the ball in the middle of the park and then it’s all about Saudi striker Saleh Alshehri! He paces past Romero and then finishes brilliantly with his left foot into the corner beyond Martinez!
Jubilation in Lusail! Saudi are level against Argentina!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 11:13
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
48 mins: Di Maria offside early on.
How about this for a stat: Argentina were caught offside seven times in the first half – more than any side in a match at the 2018 World Cup!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 11:11
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45 mins: We’re back underway with the second-half!
No changes at the break but Saudi of course had that substitution in the first-half…
Can the underdogs possibly find a goal in this second-half?
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 11:10
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia: Pundit quotes!
Graeme Souness, speaking to ITV:
“They seem quite intent to not control the ball which is surprising again a team like Saudi Arabia. You have to give some credit to Saudi with their physical approach to Argentina. I think Argentina have another gear to go.”
“Argentina really not quite at it. Saudi have done OK – when they do get set-pieces, the delivery has to be better. They’re in the game – but expect more from Argentina.”
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 11:04
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
HALF-TIME: Argentina lead at the break courtesy of that Lionel Messi penalty!
And while Argentina have had two goals ruled out – one dubiously for a perilously close offside – Saudi have held their own here and are still well in the game!
It’s not done for Argentina yet. One of the tournament favorites still have work to do…
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Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 10:53
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45+4 mins: Turns out Saudi captain Salman Al-Faraj is not fit to continue – he looks understandably gutted as he trudges off, looks like an ankle/foot problem.
Nawaf Albaid takes his place. Salem Aldawsari takes over as captain…
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 10:51
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45+2 mins: Di Maria is found beautifully in the box but the Juventus winger can only find Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais…
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 10:50
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45 mins: Five minutes of added time at the end of the first-half here…
Rodrigo de Paul broke into the box and was looking for Messi – but it’s well intercepted!
Saudi Arabia will be satisfied if they can hold it to 1-0 at the break…
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 10:48
Argentina 1-0 Saudi Arabia
43 mins: Saudi head the ball out straight to Rodrigo de Paul on the edge of the box… but he completely miscues and shoots his effort into the stands!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 10:44
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