Saudi Arabia kick-off the first half - the match is underway!

Argentina's Lionel Messi gets in a shot on goal at Lusail Iconic Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

In the minute 2, Ball goes out of play for a Saudi Arabia goal kick.

Free kick Saudi Arabia.

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina in their own half.

In the minute 5, Argentina to take a throw-in in Saudi Arabia territory.

Corner awarded to Argentina.

Penalty! Slavko Vincic points to the spot, great chance for Argentina...

10'

In the minute 10, Goal! Argentina take a 1-0 lead thanks to a Lionel Messi spot-kick..

12'

Argentina have a goal kick.

14'

Ball safe as Saudi Arabia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

14'

In the minute 14, Slavko Vincic signals a Saudi Arabia throw-in in Argentina's half.

15'

Can Saudi Arabia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Argentina's half?

15'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia.

16'

In the minute 16, Saudi Arabia to take a throw-in in Argentina territory.

18'

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez has run offside.

19'

Throw-in for Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

20'

In the minute 20, Can Argentina capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Saudi Arabia's half?

20'

Slavko Vincic signals a Argentina throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half.

21'

Argentina's Papu Gomez breaks free at Lusail Iconic Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

21'

In the minute 21, Slavko Vincic awards Saudi Arabia a goal kick.

21'

Argentina are caught offside.

22'

Slavko Vincic blows against Argentina's Lionel Messi for offside.

22'

In the minute 22, Can Argentina get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half?

23'

Slavko Vincic signals a Saudi Arabia throw-in in Argentina's half.

24'

Argentina's Angel Di Maria is whistled for offside at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

25'

In the minute 25, Argentina awarded a free kick in their own half.

26'

Argentina awarded a free kick in their own half.

29'

In Lusail Argentina's Lautaro Martinez is caught offside.

29'

In the minute 29, Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia.

31'

Saudi Arabia have been awarded a corner by Slavko Vincic.

31'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia just outside Argentina's area.

32'

In the minute 32, Argentina are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

32'

Saudi Arabia to take a throw-in in Argentina territory.

33'

Throw-in for Argentina in their own half.

34'

In the minute 34, Throw-in Saudi Arabia.

35'

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez is whistled for offside at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

36'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina in their own half.

37'

In the minute 37, Free kick Argentina.

37'

Saudi Arabia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

38' The match at Lusail Iconic Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Salman Al Faraj, who is down injured.

40'

In the minute 40, Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina in their own half.

40'

Saudi Arabia's Salman Al Faraj looks ok and returns to the pitch.

41'

Argentina have been awarded a corner by Slavko Vincic.

41'

In the minute 41, Argentina are in shooting range from this free kick.

43'

Rodrigo De Paul for Argentina gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

43'

Goal kick for Saudi Arabia at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

44'

In the minute 44, Throw-in for Saudi Arabia close to the penalty box.

44'

Argentina needs to be cautious. Saudi Arabia have an attacking throw-in.

45' + 1 5 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Angel Di Maria of Argentina smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

45' In the minute 45, The first-half has ended.

45' + 3 Salman Al Faraj is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

45' + 4

Salman Al Faraj, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Nawaf Shaker Al Abed is the substitute for Saudi Arabia.

46'

Argentina have kicked-off the second half at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

47'

Angel Di Maria for Argentina is whistled offside.

48' In the minute 48, Goal! Saleh Al-Shehri levels the match at 1-1.

48' That's a fine assist from Firas Al Birakan.

50'

Argentina awarded a free kick in their own half.

50'

In the minute 50, Saudi Arabia have a goal kick.

51'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina in their own half.

52'

Can Argentina get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half?

53'

In the minute 53, Saudi Arabia take a 1-2 lead thanks to Salem Al Dawsari.

55'

Argentina awarded a free kick in their own half.

56'

Argentina awarded a free kick in their own half.

56'

In the minute 56, Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina in their own half.

57'

Slavko Vincic signals a Argentina throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half.

57'

Saudi Arabia awarded a free kick in their own half.

58'

In the minute 58, Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina in their own half.

59'

Lisandro Martinez is replacing Cristian Romero for Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

59'

Lionel Sebastian Scaloni (Argentina) is making a second substitution, with Julian Alvarez replacing Papu Gomez.

59'

In the minute 59, Argentina make their third substitution with Enzo Jeremias Fernandez replacing Leandro Paredes.

60'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia in their own half.

61'

Goal kick for Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

61'

In the minute 61, Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

62'

Throw-in Argentina.

63'

Corner awarded to Argentina.

64'

In the minute 64, Lisandro Martinez gets his shot on target but fails to score for Argentina.

64'

Argentina have been awarded a corner by Slavko Vincic.

65'

Free kick Argentina.

65'

In the minute 65, Ball safe as Argentina is awarded a throw-in in their half.

67'

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Al Malki has been booked in Lusail.

68'

Argentina have a dangerous throw-in.

69'

In the minute 69, Corner awarded to Argentina.

69'

Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

69'

Ball goes out of play for a Saudi Arabia goal kick.

70' In the minute 70, Play has been interrupted briefly in Lusail to check on Firas Al Birakan, who is grimacing with pain.

71'

Throw-in for Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

71'

In the minute 71, Saudi Arabia’s Firas Al Birakan is on his feet again at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

71'

Argentina awarded a throw-in in their own half.

71'

Marcos Acuna is on a sub for Nicolas Tagliafico for Argentina.

72'

Argentina to take a throw-in in Saudi Arabia territory.

73'

In the minute 73, Angel Di Maria for Argentina drives towards goal at Lusail Iconic Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

73'

Slavko Vincic signals a throw-in for Argentina, close to Saudi Arabia's area.

74'

Angel Di Maria (Argentina) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

74'

In the minute 74, Saudi Arabia awarded a free kick in their own half.

75'

Argentina awarded a throw-in in their own half.

75'

Ali Al Bulayhi (Saudi Arabia) has received a yellow card from Slavko Vincic.

76'

In the minute 76, Corner awarded to Argentina.

76'

Enzo Jeremias Fernandez (Argentina) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

76'

Slavko Vincic awards Saudi Arabia a goal kick.

76'

In the minute 76, Can Saudi Arabia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Argentina's half?

77'

Argentina awarded a free kick in their own half.

78'

Sultan Alganham is on a sub for Saleh Al-Shehri for Saudi Arabia.

79'

In the minute 79, Saudi Arabia will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Argentina.

79'

Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) has received a first yellow card.

81'

Argentina's Lionel Messi gets his shot away but it misses the target.

81'

In the minute 81, Saudi Arabia have a goal kick.

82'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina.

82'

Saud Abdulhamid for Saudi Arabia has been booked by Slavko Vincic and receives a first yellow card.

83'

In the minute 83, Julian Alvarez of Argentina is pulled up for offside.

84'

Argentina push forward at Lusail Iconic Stadium and Lionel Messi gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Saudi Arabia defence.

84'

Argentina to take a throw-in in Saudi Arabia territory.

85'

Slavko Vincic signals a Argentina throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half.

85'

Ball goes out of play for a Saudi Arabia goal kick.

86'

In the minute 86, Throw-in for Argentina in their own half.

86'

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Firas Al Birakan for Saudi Arabia who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

88'

In the minute 88, Firas Al Birakan returns to the field for Saudi Arabia after picking up a slight injury.

88'

Throw-in for Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

88'

Nawaf Shaker Al Abed (Saudi Arabia) gets a yellow card.

89'

Saudi Arabia make their third substitution with Abdulelah Al Amri replacing Nawaf Shaker Al Abed.

89'

In the minute 89, Saudi Arabia make their fourth substitution with Haitham Asiri replacing Firas Al Birakan.

90'

Slavko Vincic signals a free kick to Argentina.

90' + 1

Argentina have been awarded a corner by Slavko Vincic.

90' + 2

At Lusail Iconic Stadium, Argentina are penalized for being offside.

90' + 3 8 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.

90' + 4

Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia.

90' + 4

Saudi Arabia drive forward but Salem Al Dawsari is judged offside.

90' + 4

Throw-in Argentina.

90' + 5

Can Argentina get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half?

90' + 10

Argentina have been awarded a corner by Slavko Vincic.

90' + 10

Corner awarded to Argentina.

90' + 10

Argentina's Julian Alvarez goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

90' + 10

Goal kick for Saudi Arabia at Lusail Iconic Stadium.

90' + 10

Saudi Arabia to take a throw-in in Argentina territory.

90' + 10

Slavko Vincic awards Argentina a goal kick.

90' + 10

Ball safe as Argentina is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90' It's 1-2 as the referee blows for full-time.

90' + 2

Mohammed Khalil Al Owais (Saudi Arabia) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

90' + 5

Slavko Vincic waits before resuming play because Yasir Al Shahrani for Saudi Arabia is still down.

90' + 9

Mohammed Alburayk (Saudi Arabia) has replaced the possibly injured Yasir Al Shahrani.

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