Ball possession was nothing for me. Goal meant everything. I think that any team must not need to put the ball possession as something that must be done. The team needs to learn about how to win by creating so many goals and it's not about how big ball possession that already acquired. Ball possession meant nothing if you are not even making a goal while your opponent has perfect execution to make so many goals. I think that any team must think about how to win the match.
I didn't like a team that played a lot in the ball possession but it will be losing caused by it was not making any goal.
Exactly. Yesterday Argentina had the maximum ball possession, but they failed to convert that to goals. And in the end, the outcome will be decided by the number of goals scored by each teams and not by the % possession. To their credit, Saudi Arabian defense was like a iron wall. Argentines were repeatedly frustrated by the strong showing from Saudi Arabian defenders. The big lesson from yesterday's match between KSA and Argentina is not to under-estimate any of your opponents, no matter how poorly they performed in the previous editions.
Argentina controlled the game, they even had lots of opportunities. but unfortunately, the two goals scored by Lautaro Martines had to be annulled because of the offside trap. after that, Argentina's game pattern seemed very rushed. I saw Messi's expression, which was quite annoyed and frustrated, not to mention his header which the opposing goalkeeper was able to brush away. and yes Saudi Arabia's defense is really tight and very sturdy. the tactic applied by the Saudi Arabian coach was quite effective and succeeded in making things difficult for the Argentine players. It seems that the Argentina squad is very frustrated, so their playing pattern is out of control.
IMO, they were too hasty not as calm as they usually are. and several mistakes were often made by Argentine defenders, and in the end KSA was able to turn things around and be a victory for them. Of course, this fight is a historic match for Saudi Arabia. This match really exceeded our expectations. and we were really surprised. fortunately, the Mexico vs Poland match ended in a draw. like it or not, Argentina must win the next matches.