SaudiArabia vs Mexico HIGHLIGHTS: Al-Dawsari's late strike ends Mexico's World Cup hopes, El Tri bow out despite 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia: WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

SaudiArabia vs Mexico HIGHLIGHTS – FIFA World Cup 2022: KSA 1-2 MEX: Mexico’s desperate attempt to stay alive in the World Cup went up in smokes with Salem Al-Dawsari scoring in injury time. Although a 2-0 win would not have guaranteed them a spot but the goal ended all their hopes. Despite a 2-1 win over SaudiArabia, Mexico bowed out on an inferior goal difference to Poland in Group C. Mexico failed to advance to knockouts for the first time since 1978. Watch Saudi Arabia Mexico HIGHLIGHTS with InsideSport.IN.

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With Argentina winning 2-0 over Poland, Mexico needed a 3-0 win to qualify for knockouts. If they had been tied on goal difference with Poland, Robert Lewandowski & Co would still qualify on a better fair play record. Mexico conceded more yellow cards than Poland in group stage.

Pos	Teams	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Argentina (Q)	3	2	0	1	5	2	3	6
2	Poland (Q)	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
3	Mexico (E)	3	1	1	1	2	3	−1	4
4	Saudi Arabia (E)	3	1	0	2	3	5	−2	3

SaudiArabia vs Mexico Highlights: Al-Dawsari’s late strike ends Mexico’s World Cup hopes, El Tri bow out on inferior goal difference despite 2-1 win over Saudi, Watch Highlights

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard made tactical alterations to his lineup for the final Group C match against Mexico. Hassan Tambakti was reintroduced to the team after Mohammed Al-Breik was injured. Coach Tata Martino made four changes to his starting lineup, including the addition of attackers Orbelin Pineda and Henry Martin. Edson Alvarez and Jorge Sanchez both returned to the starting lineup.

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The score was 0-0 at the end of the first half between Saudi Arabia and Mexico. The Mexicans have had the most shots in this encounter, taking shots from all around the field. Their efforts might have been recognized if it hadn’t been for a steadfast Saudi performance. Bodies have been sacrificed, clearances have been granted, and the Saudis have survived a 45-minute onslaught.

SaudiArabia vs Mexico Highlights: Al-Dawsari’s late strike ends Mexico’s World Cup hopes, El Tri bow out on inferior goal difference despite 2-1 win over Saudi, Watch Highlights

Mexico scored the game-winning goal just minutes into the second half. Forward Henry Martin gets onto a deflection from a corner to score. Luis Chave scored the World Cup’s second free kick goal to double Mexico’s lead. A left-footed curler that ripped through the goal of Saudi keeper Al Owais.

Argentina quickly went up 2-0 against Poland. Mexico only needed one more goal to advance. They came perilously close to doing it several times. Hirving Lozano scored but the goal was called out for offside. Martin should have scored but volleyed over the bar with only the goalkeeper to beat, putting his head into his hands.

More agony was to come when replacement Uriel Antuna surged away behind the Saudi defence and finished, but the offside flag was raised once more. And, as Mexico urgently pushed forward in stoppage time, Saudi Arabia broke through and dealt the last blow to El Tri’s dreams with a goal from Salem Al-Dawsari.

SaudiArabia vs Mexico Highlights: Al-Dawsari’s late strike ends Mexico’s World Cup hopes, El Tri bow out on inferior goal difference despite 2-1 win over Saudi, Watch Highlights

Saudi Arabia XI (4-1-4-1): Al-Owais; Al-Tambakti, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Amri, Abdulhamid; Al-Hassan; Al-Dawsari, Kanno, Al-Ghanam, Al-Buraikan; Al-Shehri.

Mexico XI (4-3-3): Ochoa; Gallardo, Moreno, Montes, Sanchez; Chavez, Alvarez, Pineda; Vega, Lozano, Martin