Rayankan Kemenangan Arab Saudi Atas Argentina, Raja Salman Setapkan 23 November Jadi Libur Nasional

The Saudi Arabia national team defeated Argentina in their inaugural match at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. (Photo: Instagram.com/@fifaworldcup)

JAKARTA - King Salman is also happy for Saudi Arabia's victory over Argentina on the first matchday of Group C. As a form of joy, the head of state of Saudi Arabia imposed a national holiday for its citizens.

Quoted from the Saudi Times, King Salman gave a national holiday on Wednesday, November 23 or one day after the victory of The Green Falcon troops. This national holiday prize applies to all employees in the government and private sectors. Not only that, all students in Saudi Arabia are also closed.

Saudi Arabia's victory over Argentina at the Lusail Stadium was a big surprise. Moreover, the process of winning the match on Tuesday, November 22 was achieved by Saudi Arabia through a comeback moment in the second half.

Saleh Al Shehri's goals in the 48th minute and Salem Al Dawsari in the 53rd minute confirmed Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory, after Lionel Messi first opened the scoring with a penalty.

This victory is Saudi Arabia's fourth victory in the history of participation in the World Cup. This moment also feels special because Arabs won victory from Argentina, where Albiceleste is the world's favorite candidate with a record 36 matches unbeaten.

The final score 2-1 over Argentina made the chance for Saudi Arabia to qualify for the last 16 wide open. Saudi Arabia is currently top Group C standings with three points, followed by Mexico and Poland, which are drawing goalless. After this Saudi Arabia will meet Poland in the second match of November 26.