Saudi team conclude Poland match preparations

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia have concluded their preparations to face Poland on Saturday in the second game of the World Cup in Qatar. The Saudi players conducted a training session at the Celine Resort Stadium, under the supervision of their head coach Herve Renard.

The training comes after the Green Falcons produced the World Cup’s shock win against Argentina 2-1 at Lusail Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. The exercise started with a warm-up training then squares’ exercise before they split into two groups and played against each other.

Meanwhile, captain Salman Al-Faraj and Riyad Sharahili have continued their treatment programs with medical staff for injuries suffered in the Argentina game. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said that the Green Falcon’s delegation will travel to Doha on Friday night to prepare for Saturday’s match at Education City Stadium.

Argentina’s defeat to Saudi Arabia was their first against an Arab or Asian team in the World Cup finals. Argentina took the lead after only 10 minutes through a Lionel Messi penalty.

Saudi Arabia however fought back in the second half with strikes by Saleh Al-Shehri in the 48th minute and star man Salem Al-Dawsari five minutes later. Solid defending and a man-of-the-match performance by goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais saw the Green Falcons secure a historic win in their opening Group C fixture.