The Tuesday (22nd) of the World Cup started early for Group C, with Saudi Arabia’s historic upset over Argentina. In group D, France conceded a goal early in the game, but ended the match with a 4-1 victory.
This was the third day of dispute in the group stage, which runs until December 2. On Wednesday (23), teams from groups E and F will play (see list below🇧🇷 At the end of each day of the event, the Sheet will publish the summary and statistics of the games, such as shots on goal, ball possession and other numbers.
GROUP C
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia
The first game of group C started full of impediments for Argentina, who lost three goals due to the penalty. The most beautiful goal of the dispute was by the attacking midfielder of Al Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, a move that marked one of the greatest upsets in the history of the World Cups. Even with more ball possession and shots on goal, Messi’s team lost 2-1.
Mexico vs Poland
Mexico and Poland were at zero to zero. Without many emotions, the Mexican team dominated possession for 60.6% of the match. On Poland’s side, Lewandowski missed a penalty, saved by veteran goalkeeper Ochoa. Elected by Fifa twice as the best player in the world, so far the Polish striker has not scored a single goal in World Cups.
GROUP D
Denmark vs Tunisia
In the first game of Group D, Denmark and Tunisia were also drawn from zero to zero. The selections even managed to score a goal each, both annulled for offside. The duel also marked the first narration by a woman in the World Cup on open TV, with Renata Silveira, on Globo.
France vs Australia
France, despite the initial scare, when, out on the pitch, they conceded a goal from Australia, turned around and started defending the title with a 4-1 rout. After being taken to Qatar for the reserve bench, Giroud scored two. The French team had more chances to score than the Australians, with 7 and 1 respectively.
What are the games for this Wednesday (23)?
7am – Morocco vs Croatia
10am – germany vs japan
1pm – Spain vs Costa Rica
4pm – belgium vs canada
See x-ray of all selections
Click here and check out the statistics and characteristics of each player – from height and weight to distribution on the pitch– and important data about the 32 selections in the tournament.
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