Mexico facing the last day with a triple objective: win, thrash and convince. From most to least important. The Mexicans despite the draw against Poland and defeat with Argentina they still have eligibility options. The only result that matters to them is to win and then wait.
For his part, Saudi Arabia He seeks to make history and achieve the unthinkable dream of accessing the round of 16. With a victory they secure the ticket to the next stage, with a tie they have to wait for Argentina lose or make Poland through 3 or more goals. Defeat leaves them with no options.
It is a game of contrasts, on the one hand there is the impudence and the pleasant surprise provided by Saudi Arabia, and on the other hand the failure of Mexican soccer, which plays slowly, without ideas and without clear plan. . When it comes to soccer players, the Mexicans are far superior, but the sensations say that anything can happen.
The ‘tri’ aims to extend its run of the round of 16 in the World Cup, having reached the round of 16 in the last seven World Cups, tied with Brazil for the longest run.
The last time Mexico He played in the most important soccer tournament and did not pass his group, it was in 1978. The choice of father This could make history for bad and Renard for good depending on the outcome.
Mexico’s big problem is the lack of goals, they still haven’t scored in Qatar and Tri has now accumulated 384 consecutive minutes without scoring in the worldfrom their second match in the group stage of Russia 2018.
For Arabian It is one of the most important matches in its history and Renard it is clear: “We will play until the last second of this tournament and we will not give up.”. Despite the denials of Al Faraj, Al Malki, Al Shahrani and Al Sharahilithe desire to win far exceeds the obstacles that appear on the way.
Probable Saudi lineup: (4-2-3-1) Al Owais; Abdulhamid, Al Amri, Al Boleahi, Al Breik; Al Oboud, Kanno; Al Buralkan, Al Najei, Al Dawsari and Al Shehri
Mexico Probable Lineup: (4-3-3) Ochoa; Sanchez Cesar Montes, Hector Moreno, Jesus Gallardo; Hector Herrera, Orbelin Pineda, Luis Chavez; Hirving Lozano, Henry Martin, and Alexis Vega.
Luisal Iconic Stadium 20:00 World Goal 2
Referee: Oliver M (ENG)
Source: La Verdad
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