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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Saudi Arabia. A stunning upset in front of 88,012 fans at the Lusail Stadium. Only two shots on target for Saudi Arabia, and they scored from both.
xG Argentina 2.29-0.15 Saudi Arabia shots map (Actual score ARG 1-2 KSA)
While Argentina had more xG by virtue of having more shots, their two biggest ones were the Messi spot kick and the Enzo/Tagliafico chance after the hour mark. They also had three goals disallowed through offside in the first half.
1-0 Messi penalty goal vs Saudi Arabia xG 0.80
1-1 Al-Shehri goal vs Argentina xG 0.06
1-2 Al-Dawsari goal vs Argentina xG 0.05
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia 1-2 Match Stats for comparison
(Argentine stats on left; Saudi stats on right)
Click here for xG stats from Germany vs Japan Group E– another World Cup upset!