FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 2

 Argentina Messi misses penalty kick, Poland goalkeeper makes good save World Cup

In Group C of the first round of the World Cup Qatar, Poland and Argentina faced each other on 30 September (early morning of Japan time) and finished 0-0.

Argentina's Messi was brought down in the first half and won a penalty after a video assistant referee (VAR). Messi took a left-footed kick, but Poland goalkeeper Szczynsny leapt to the left to prevent it.

Szczensny also saved a penalty kick against Saudi Arabia on the 26th.

Tunisia overwhelms 'Venus' champions France in offense and defence at the Soccer World Cup

On 30 November, Tunisia defeated France 1-0 in Group D of the World Cup Qatar to earn their first victory of the tournament.

Tunisia coach Kadri said at a press conference one day before the defending champions.

"As long as you have hope, you know your role, you have the confidence and motivation to get good results, nothing is impossible in football.

Such underlying strength was demonstrated at the last minute.

France, who have already qualified for the first round and made nine changes to their starting line-up from the previous match, will be the first to be considered from the start. This is exactly what the Japan national team is aiming for, "from good defense to good offense". He took advantage of the opponent's mistakes in coordination and delivered a powerful cross from the flank. The opportunity was noticeable, but Tunisia took the initiative completely.

His first goal of the tournament came in the 13th minute of the second half. He stole the ball in midfield, and after receiving the ball, he dribbled into the penalty area and sent it into the right-hand corner of the goal with his left foot. The back of the goal, which was dyed red, shook greatly. After that, they withstood the onslaught of France, who introduced their main forces such as ace Mbappe.

Australia's win over Denmark meant they fell one step short of qualifying for the playoffs, but Hazli said: "Today's win is really good for the team, I think the people will be proud of us and that's important for us." Tunisia made their sixth World Cup appearance and 12th meeting each other, earning their first win over a European team. He did not give up until the end and firmly carved his name in the history of the tournament.

TUNISIAN PLAYERS AFTER WINNING THE MATCH AGAINST FRANCE

Argentina advance to final T, beat Poland comfortably at Soccer World Cup

Argentina defeated Poland 2-0 in Group C of the first round of the World Cup Qatar on 30 May (early morning of Japan hours) to advance to the final tournament for the fifth consecutive time.

Argentina took the lead early in the second half with a goal from McAlitel. Alvarez then scored the second goal to put the game away.

Poland are level with Mexico on four points, but are ahead on goal difference and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since Mexico 1986.

Mexico fails to finals for eighth consecutive World Cup on margin to Poland

Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Group C of the first round of the World Cup in Qatar on 30 June (early morning of Japan time). Mexico are level with Poland on four points, but fall short on goal difference and miss out on their eighth consecutive playoffs.

Mexico took the lead early in the second half when Martín pushed in from a corner kick. Chavez scored a direct free-kick shortly after, but the team conceded a goal in added time in the second half.

Takefusa Kubo fights against Spain: "I don't want to be a player with only mouths" World Cup

The Japan National Football Team will face Spain in the final match of Group E of the first round of the World Cup Qatar from 10 p.m. (4 a.m. on 2 Japan time). KUBO Takefusa (Real Sociedad), who participated in the training session on the day before the 30th, quietly burned his fighting spirit ahead of the big match, saying, "I don't want to be a player who only talks, I want to be a player who can talk on the pitch." The main comments are as follows.

"We will go into the match with a sense of urgency"

――What is the condition?

◆I think the condition is good.

――You moved to Spain at the age of 10 and are still playing. They also competed at the Tokyo Olympics. What are your thoughts on Spain?

◆I don't want to be a player with only mouths. I want to be a player who can talk on the pitch when given the chance.

――What is the atmosphere of the World Cup?

◆I don't think it's something you get used to. We just have to take it one game at a time with a sense of urgency.

――What are your feelings?

◆ Calm. Even if you are in a hurry, the match will come. If you can prepare well on your own.

Mainstay conservation, lackluster France Tunisia has a turbulent World Cup

On 30 November (early morning of 1 December Japan time), defending champions France lost 0-1 to Tunisia in Group D of the first round of the World Cup Qatar.

Trailing by one goal in the second half, France brought on key players such as Mbappe, Griezmann and Dembélé one after another. Even so, time passed without being able to break through Tunisia's defence that lacked momentum.

In the second half of added time, when the "8th minute" was displayed, Griezmann volleyed on a shallow clear ball from the opposing defender and finally shook the net. The final whistle sounded, and just as it seemed to be a draw, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervened.

In the end, it was ruled offside and the "equaliser" was canceled. The game that should have ended was resumed, but there was little time left and no goal was scored.

France, who had already qualified for the playoffs, made nine changes to their starting line-up from the match against Denmark. While preserving their main strength, Tunisia controlled the pace from the first half and gave them Venus. They passed the first round in first place, but there is no denying that they were lackluster.