• Saudi Arabia fans gathered to watch the World Cup match against Poland at Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh. Reuters
    Saudi Arabia fans gathered to watch the World Cup match against Poland at Marsool Park Stadium in Riyadh. Reuters
  • There was a carnival atmosphere at the stadium after Saudi Arabia's opening win over Argentina. Reuters
    There was a carnival atmosphere at the stadium after Saudi Arabia's opening win over Argentina. Reuters
  • Young Saudi fans wearing their team's colours fly the country's flag. Reuters
    Young Saudi fans wearing their team's colours fly the country's flag. Reuters
  • A Saudi Arabia fan takes a selfie. Reuters
    A Saudi Arabia fan takes a selfie. Reuters
  • The atmosphere was tense during the match. Reuters
    The atmosphere was tense during the match. Reuters
  • Saudi Arabia were beaten 2-0, with Poland's goals from Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski. Reuters
    Saudi Arabia were beaten 2-0, with Poland's goals from Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski. Reuters
  • The result meant disappointment in the Riyadh stadium. Reuters
    The result meant disappointment in the Riyadh stadium. Reuters
  • Saudi fans were full of hope, particularly when the team won a penalty. AFP
    Saudi fans were full of hope, particularly when the team won a penalty. AFP
  • But the spot kick was missed by Salem Al Dawsari. AFP
    But the spot kick was missed by Salem Al Dawsari. AFP
  • Excitement turned to dejection as the fans watched the game slip away. AFP
    Excitement turned to dejection as the fans watched the game slip away. AFP
  • Saudi Arabia were dominant yet not decisive, the better team for much of the game. AFP
    Saudi Arabia were dominant yet not decisive, the better team for much of the game. AFP
  • A Saudi fan shows her disappointment. AFP
    A Saudi fan shows her disappointment. AFP
  • Attempting to reach the knockouts for only the second time in six attempts, it now comes down to Mexico on Wednesday. AFP
    Attempting to reach the knockouts for only the second time in six attempts, it now comes down to Mexico on Wednesday. AFP
  • Thousands turned out to watch the Poland game, riding a wave of positivity. AFP
    Thousands turned out to watch the Poland game, riding a wave of positivity. AFP
  • Saudi Arabia controlled the first half hour and more, clearly buoyed by the Argentina triumph. AFP
    Saudi Arabia controlled the first half hour and more, clearly buoyed by the Argentina triumph. AFP
  • The frustration of the players was felt by the fans. AFP
    The frustration of the players was felt by the fans. AFP
  • Saudi Arabia fans show their colours with pride. Reuters
    Saudi Arabia fans show their colours with pride. Reuters
  • The Poland match evoked a range of emotions. Reuters
    The Poland match evoked a range of emotions. Reuters
  • The Poland match ultimately ended in disappointment, but Saudi Arabia can still qualify. Reuters
    The Poland match ultimately ended in disappointment, but Saudi Arabia can still qualify. Reuters

Excitement and despair as Saudi Arabia fans watch match with Poland - in pictures


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