This day, 22nd November 2022 will forever be engraved not just in the hearts of Saudi Arabian fans but also the global football audience.
Who would have thought that Saudi Arabia will defeat a powerhouse like Argentina led by the iconic Lionel Messi?
Well, the Herve Renard-led team didn’t just a smash and grab victory at the Lusail Iconic stadium. They played really well, came from a goal down to get the famous victory over Argentina.
Here is how some Saudi Arabian fans back home celebrated the victory!
When your country scores so you take the door of its hinges and smash it on the floor out of pure adrenaline! 😂🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/u7ltDgjPAz
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) November 22, 2022
Reports online have that the Saudi Government allowed government workers to close as early as 12 noon to watch the match (Saudi Arabia is 2 hours ahead)
As of the time of filing this report, we hear that the Saudi Government has decided tomorrow 23rd, November 2022 a public holiday to celebrate the victory.
Saudi Arabia’s victory over Argentina poses the question; “Are they still minnows in football?”
