The match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia resulted in the first big surprise of the World Cup in Qatar. Those of Lionel Scaloni, who were presented as one of the favorite teams of the tournament and with a historic unbeaten streak, have seen themselves overcome in the second half against all odds.
Reaction of the Argentines. Not even the most pessimistic expected a defeat of these characteristics, with which, the reactions have been extreme: tears, irreproducible insults and a string of memes that is well summarized with this selection:
The offsides. During the first part, the albiceleste has had absolute control of the game, which has only materialized in a penalty goal from Leo Messi. Lautaro Martínez has also converted up to two times, but his goals have been annulled for offside after a VAR review. One of them has been invalidated due to the position of the striker's arm, provoking the anger of many Argentine fans.
Mexico's reaction. On the one hand, the Mexican fans have enjoyed the Argentine defeat against the Saudis, but after the celebration they have realized that next Saturday they will play against the Albiceleste and they can pay for the piper. In addition, in Saudi Arabia they have found another unexpected competitor to qualify for the round of 16.
Was it worth getting up early? In Argentina we had to set the alarm clock.
Maradona and Herve Renard. Being the first World Cup without him, many fans have remembered Diego Maradona, who apart from being considered a God for the Argentines, lived this type of encounter with a very special intensity.
The coach of the Saudis, the French Hervé Renard, has also been one of the most repeated names on Twitter. Not only because of his sporting feat, but because of his physical resemblance to characters that are most familiar to us.
