Who is Al Dawsari, Saudi Arabia’s winning goal scorer against Argentina in FIFA World Cup?

Salem Al-Dawsari scored in the in the 53rd minute of the Group C match as Saudi Arabia registered a 2-1 win against Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Published : Nov 22, 2022 16:56 IST

Al-Dawsari celebrates after the goal.
Al-Dawsari celebrates after the goal. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Al-Dawsari celebrates after the goal. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Salem Al-Dawsari scored in the in the 53rd minute of the Group C match as Saudi Arabia registered a 2-1 win against Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the Education City stadium on Tuesday.

Saleh Al-Shehri opened the scoring for the middle eastern country in the 48th minute to equalise against the Lionel Messi-led Argentina.

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Al-Dawsari plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and has made four appearances for the side. He has not scored a goal this season but has a solitary assist towards his name.

Earlier, captain Messi helped Argentina take the lead in the 10th minute of the game via a penalty after Al Bulyahi fouled Padres inside the six yard box.

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