{"id":3201,"date":"2022-11-30T11:33:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T01:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T01:05:45","slug":"match-preview-saudi-arabia-vs-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiangame.net\/ro\/match-preview-saudi-arabia-vs-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Match Preview: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico"},"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=\"saudi-arabia-head-into-their-final-group-clash-against-mexico-knowing-that-a-win-will-book-a-spot-in-the-knockout-stages-for-just-the-second-time-in-their-history\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saudi Arabia head into their final group clash against Mexico knowing that a win will book a spot in the knockout stages for just the second time in their history.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A draw too may be enough depending on the result of the clash between Argentina and<br>Poland but the Saudis are approaching things positively in looking for the three points that<br>will make things certain, according to coach Herve Renard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe know that we can make history for Saudi football and the most important thing is that<br>we\u2019re still alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMexico has a lot of experience in the World Cup and a better record than Saudi Arabia so<br>the players need to know that although this is a very good generation of players that if they<br>want the fans to remember them they have to make history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge is clearly a difficult one against a Mexican side that have a lengthy pedigree in<br>progressing from the group stage at World Cups and that starts with trying to keep things<br>tight at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s been a clear issue for the Green Falcons who have only managed to keep one clean<br>sheet in 18 World Cup outings, and much therefore may be hinging on the fitness of star<br>central defender Hassan Al-Tambakti who missed the 2-0 defeat to Poland through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renard will be forced into at least one change with central midfielder Abdulelah Al-Malki<br>suspended whilst star forward Salem Al-Dawsari \u2013 who could join the legendary Sami Al-<br>Jaber as Saudi Arabia\u2019s top World Cup scorer with another goal here \u2013 seems to have shaken<br>off injury concerns.<\/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\">Good morning everyone \u2615<br>Our white shirt is all set and ready \ud83d\ude0d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fVke54gsuh\">pic.twitter.com\/fVke54gsuh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Saudi National Team (@SaudiNT_EN) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SaudiNT_EN\/status\/1597508758296748033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 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\">What seems certain is that the Saudis will look to maintain their positive, attacking,<br>approach that served them so well in the first two matches and look to, as Renard said, end<br>the match without any regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is one of the most important matches in my career and the most important thing in<br>life is to live without regrets so we will come with determination and humility and hope with<br>the crowd support we believe that we can create history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"players-to-watch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>SALEM AL-DAWSARI<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The left winger\/forward in a dynamic Saudi front three, Al-Dawsari has his nation\u2019s most dangerous creative threat so far in Qatar. Able to cut in and provide crosses or shoot himself he also possesses a clear threat with the ball at his feet and running at defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>MOHAMED KANNO<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The towering central option has been a dominant presence in the heart of the Saudi midfield in their opening two matches. Graceful on the ball, strong in the tackle and with good movement both in and out of possession he\u2019s very much the tempo-setter in the Saudi 4-3-3 setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id='8OO__E7rTrpsRb56uxVtqQ' class='gie-single' href='https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1445323189' target='_blank' style='color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;'>Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'8OO__E7rTrpsRb56uxVtqQ',sig:'_0K-Y93iRO51wldYHJfY_II1N2eI688aVBPcCaJMaBE=',w:'594px',h:'429px',items:'1445323189',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>SAUD ABDULHAMID<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The lively right-back has been a standout for the Green Falcons in their first two matches proving to be a threat going forward and sound in his defensive work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-they-said\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT THEY SAID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Herve Renard &#8211; Saudi Arabia coach<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou ask me what is the key to beating Mexico and I\u2019lltell you that I\u2019m looking for that key and hope to find it tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need to be 200% focused and we\u2019re confident and not scared of anybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo one around the world thought that we could play with this level. Yes, in Saudi Arabia we know the players well, but they are unknown to the fans around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Mohamed Kanno &#8211; Saudi Arabia midfielder<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Mexican squad is good, with a high physicality and it will be a tough game and we hope to live up to expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have to give it our all as one team and we are all thinking of this as a life or death<br>match in order to write Saudi football history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"predictions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PREDICTIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Scott McIntyre<br><\/em><\/strong>Saudi Arabia 2-1 Mexico<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Michael Church<br><\/em><\/strong>Saudi Arabia 1-0 Mexico<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Paul Williams<br><\/em><\/strong>Saudi Arabia 2-1 Mexico<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Martin Lowe<br><\/em><\/strong>Saudi Arabia 2-2 Mexico<\/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\/25157964\/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. 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