Saudis hold off the Socceroos
The Citizen|November 15, 2024
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in added time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia yesterday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Saudis hold off the Socceroos

Despite several chances in front of a sold out AAMI Park in Melbourne, the breakthrough both teams desperately needed never came.

The Saudis and their new French coach Herve Renard thought they had won in the 93rd minute when Sultan Al-Ghannam rifled home from just inside the box.

But the flag went up, with one of his team-mates offside.

"We had some good opportunities but we have to go give our opponent credit. First-half we didn't play very well," said Socceroos coach Tony Popovic (above).

"We were not very good with the ball while they were sharp and energetic.

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