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Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic World Cup win over Argentina

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: November 22, 2022 21:35 IST

November 23, will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom announced on Tuesday.It applies to all employees ...

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November 23, will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom announced on Tuesday.It applies to all employees in both public and private sectors, as well as all students across the country.Saudi Arabia beat title favourites Argentina 2-1 at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Tuesday in one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history.

Saudi Arabia produced one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history to beat Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener with goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunning the favourites on Tuesday.The 51st-ranked Saudis were trailing to Lionel Messi's 10th minute penalty, but Al-Shehri squeezed in an angled shot in the 48th minute after punishing poor Argentine defending.Saudi Arabia's fans were then sent into delirium five minutes later as Al-Dawsari curled a stunning shot into the top corner from the edge of the area.

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