Saudi Arabia has beaten Argentina 2-1 in probably one of the biggest upsets in the World Cup in an epic match of football yesterday. It is reminiscent of the great upsets in the most beautiful game at the World Cups. We bring you some:
North Korea beats the Italy
The first time North Korea faced teams from another continent was in group 4 of the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which also included the USSR, Italy, and Chile.
After losing to the Soviets in their opening match, the North Koreans managed to draw 1-1 with Chile (Pak Seung-zin scoring North Korea’s first World Cup goal).
Biggest upsets
The final game against the two-time world champions from Italy was significant because the winner would advance to the quarterfinals.
Pak Doo-goal ik’s gives Myung Rye-team hyun’s a 1-0 victory over the Italians thanks to their close to military discipline (who received tomatoes on their return to the country). In the Quarter Finals, North Korea lost to Portugal 3-5 after leading by 3-0 in the first half.
