Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
The Peninsula
Melbourne: Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neith...
Melbourne: Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Despite several chances in front of a sold out AAMI Park in Melbourne, the breakthrough both teams desperately needed never came.
The Saudis and their new French coach Herve Renard thought they had won in the 93rd minute when Sultan Al-Ghannam rifled home from just inside the box.
But the flag went up, with one of his teammates offside.
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