{"id":3159,"date":"2022-11-27T03:44:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T17:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/?p=3159"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T01:16:46","slug":"saudis-suffer-setback-after-defeat-to-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/ro\/saudis-suffer-setback-after-defeat-to-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudis suffer setback after defeat to Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"391\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?resize=1290%2C391&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2761 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C91&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C310&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C233&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C465&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SMC-Logo-and-Sub-Brand-Logos-SEP-01-22-V1_SMC-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C620&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The Asian Game&#8217;s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-bad-news-was-that-after-all-the-positivity-following-their-first-up-win-over-argentina-saudi-arabia-fell-to-a-2-0-defeat-against-poland-in-al-rayyan-on-saturday-evening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The bad news was that, after all the positivity following their first up win over Argentina, Saudi Arabia fell to a 2-0 defeat against Poland in Al Rayyan on Saturday evening.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The positive was that it was another bright display against strong opposition and that the<br>Saudi\u2019s hopes of progression remain firmly in their own hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goals in either half, the second after a poor error from Abdulelah Al-Malki, were enough for<br>Poland to secure the win in a clash where their goalkeeper also made a remarkable double<br>save to deny the Green Falcons from the penalty spot late in the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with the defeat, Saudi Arabia know that a win and perhaps even a draw in their final<br>group match against Mexico next week will be enough to secure passage through to the<br>second round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They should enter that clash in positive spirits though following another strong outing in<br>Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in the absence of the injured Salman Al-Faraj, Yasser Al-Shahrani and Hassan Al-<br>Tambakti, Saudi Arabia started brightly in a 4-3-3 with purposeful movement off the ball and<br>slick passing and movement through the lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a vibrant, aggressive, opening where they continued to look to play forward but with<br>a measured patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even after Poland\u2019s opener on 39 minutes they remained positive and were awarded a<br>penalty after a VAR intervention that was well saved from Salem Al-Dawsari with Mohammed<br>Al-Burayk seeing his follow-up shot also brilliantly pushed wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-x\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Still plenty to play for. <br><br>Come back stronger on Matchday 3\ufe0f\u20e3 Green Falcons! \ud83e\udd85 \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FIFAWorldCup<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Qatar2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Qatar2022<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cNSZsVgZD1\">pic.twitter.com\/cNSZsVgZD1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/afcasiancup\/status\/1596526943033208839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams had their chances across the second half as coach Herve Renard had his<br>fullbacks switch flanks and the introduction of Nawaf Al-Abed at the break saw the shape<br>shift into a 4-2-3-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Dawsari, Firas Al-Buraikan and Al-Malki all came close before the latter of that trio then<br>failed to control a simple pass across the face of goal under little pressure that allowed<br>Poland to sneak in and grab the match winning second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A loss it may have been but after many observers were wondering whether the Argentina<br>win was a fluke result this display showed that Saudi Arabia \u2013 certainly here at what\u2019s<br>almost a home World Cup \u2013 belong at this level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their technique is, across the first XI, far better than many nations in Qatar, they played<br>with a drive and determination that saw them work hard off the ball, they have a fine coach<br>and again showed real positivity against a nation ranked far higher than them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge now is turn that into the points they need against Mexico and there\u2019s no<br>reason why, if they do that, they can\u2019t go deep into the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-we-learned\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT WE LEARNED<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Positivity again led to a strong performance: <\/strong>It is rare to find an AFC nation that<br>dares to take on those ranked higher than them with a belief in their technical and<br>tactical qualities to go toe-to-toe with those nations. Saudi Arabia have now done<br>that in back-to-back games and this is something that will benefit them not just here<br>in Qatar but in future tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=1024%2C773&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=1024%2C773&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=768%2C580&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1160&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=326%2C245&amp;ssl=1 326w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?resize=80%2C60&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theasiangame.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Firas.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Goalscoring woes returned: <\/strong>One of the knocks on the team heading into the<br>tournament was the lack of a clinical edge in front of goal and an xG of 2.25 in this<br>loss again points to troubles in finishing their chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Depth could be tested with future injuries: <\/strong>Although the side managed to cope<br>fairly well with some key absences here, the most notable was that of the star of the<br>first match in central defender Hassan Al-Tambakti and there\u2019s an argument to be<br>made that his organisational skills could have really helped, particularly in the way<br>the second goal was conceded by a central midfielder standing on top of his own box<br>with little support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-comes-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT COMES NEXT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mexico loom next week as the Saudis final group opponents in a clash where a draw may be<br>enough to see them through to the Round of 16, but a win definitely will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Photo:<\/strong> twitter\/SaudiNT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Listen to The Asian Game Podcast&#8217;s &#8216;<strong>Doha Daily<\/strong>&#8216; live from Qatar 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" style=\"border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25134753\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/fbb33c\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\" height=\"128\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asian Game&#8217;s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is proudly sponsored by SMC. The bad news was that, after all the positivity following their first up win over Argentina, Saudi Arabia fell to a 2-0 defeat against Poland in Al Rayyan on Saturday evening. 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