What tactics were on display for these two sides?
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33 Comments
I think Argentina must review the judge offside decision especially on Lautaro goal that not met fifa offside rules.
You focused so much on the team that lost
Ball possession is nothing if you're not gonna convert them into goals.
Saudi 2nd goal still the best goal at world cup so far.
que podría malir sal?
i remember what saudi arabia did in 2007 vs iraq, they used penalty stuff everytime
The Saudi Goalkeeper also made a good job in holding fort, it seemed that it gave confidence for the defense to put more pressure.
I might be wrong but I feel like the high defense only worked because Argentina are lacking pace wise. If saudi continues to play like this Mexico can give them alot of trouble because they're very pacey.
Argentina and Saudi Arabia will rematch ?? Next update please
I actually think that only having 3 matches in the group stages is quite risky, and could end up with better teams being eliminated. 6 games (like in the CL) would be better. 9 out of 10 times Argentina probably beat Saudi Arabia. Especially after learning Saudi Arabias gimmicky tactics
I did notice that argentina had no one in the midfield. It was either defense of attackers. Zero mid. I also noticed it with germany. The team with the best managed midfield is def gonna win the WC. Examples:spain 7-0, England 6-2, france 4-1. I think brazil did the the same thing. They had so many striker they put neymar in the midfield and did nothing because he doesnt know what to do in the middle
what went wrong?
Really ! why don't you change it to "how did they do it?"
My teacher at school always told me to play smart not to play hard
when Klopp wins a final against Chelsea with high line and offside traps = he is genius
when Renard outplay Argentina after their win streak with the same tactic = he is lucky
dont be naive give him credit for this masterclass
Also, what most pundits were saying at half time about Saudi Arabia playing a "brazen offside trap" and that conceding 3 offside goals was risky and that Argentina would get one soon that wasn't offside
Bit ignorant. Obviously it was risky, but Renard has figured it out, VAR will catch all the marginal offsides and abused the mechanic to play the way he wants and also kill Argentina confidence and grind them down in spirits and frustrate
I’ll sum it up for everyone, VAR
Argentina will make a comeback. Always believe Argentina😁😁
Watch the defence line of Saudi Arabia almost playing at Half field and moving inside with the Argentinian attack wave! It was really impressive tactic of the coach
Was not tactical in the second 1/2. SA coach never delivered any tactical aspect. Motivation and soul, put the technique and tactical natural. iPad coaches not have success.
Saudi in one joint
But seems Argentina two joints
What went wrong ? Bad offside call. Defender on the Martinez play was onside. If allowed, they go up 2-0 and would control the game.
Amazing analysis
Saudi played incredible second half n referee screwd up first half with one genuine goal disallowed sayin its offside!
Herve Renard best coach of the tornament regardless…the game against poland showed how great this guy is despite loosing
Who was the first manager who earned a perfect 10?
KSA played great in this game and they deserved the win. But as the match against Poland showed, what happened in the first game was in itself a rarity, because Saudi Arabia went on to loose without being able to score a goal out of 13 attempts. Let's see how they fare in the 3rd match against Mexico, who will have to forget about defending and will expose themselves in the back; I think if KSA play well they will come up on top.
I really hope KSA will qualify for play offs (along with us, of course). They showed good technique and pride.
THE EXPECTATIONS THATS WHAT BEAT ARGENTINA 🇦🇷
I see the offside rule as something that hurts players more then help them.
Tell me it dosen't just stop the attacking team from moveing foward by purposely not running to intercept the player… IT PUNISHES GOOD PLAYERS.
Japan vs Germany felt like a similar comparison in terms of ranks but I'll have more respect to the Japanese in how they played (Against the team I'm rooting for) then Saudis exploiting a bs rule in football… AND I AIN'T AN ARGENTINE FAN lol
How to win 101 don't pursue the guy faster then you as a defender and let him get called for offside…
Prince from Shrek did an amazing job
Saudi Arabia fans should cry right now🤣🤣🤣
Now, where's Saudi Arabia???🙄🤔🤷
Eat your own karma dckheads
Simple: they were overconfident. Don’t get messy with strategy. This was a movie moment. Saudis made them “remember the night they played against…”
Simple VAR went wrong. Got the call wrong 2 out of the 3 times.
This was one of the most magnificent performance of a coach I have ever seen in my life. Renard was insanely good