• Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari fires the ball past Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa in their World Cup Group C 2-1 defeat to the Central American team at Lusail Stadium, Qatar, on Wednesday, Novemeber 30, 2022. AP
    Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari fires the ball past Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa in their World Cup Group C 2-1 defeat to the Central American team at Lusail Stadium, Qatar, on Wednesday, Novemeber 30, 2022. AP
  • Salem Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia scores against Mexico. Getty
    Salem Al Dawsari of Saudi Arabia scores against Mexico. Getty
  • Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari runs back with the ball after scoring against Mexico. AP
    Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari runs back with the ball after scoring against Mexico. AP
  • Mexico's Henry Martin after scoring the opening goal against Saudi Arabia. AP
    Mexico's Henry Martin after scoring the opening goal against Saudi Arabia. AP
  • Mexico's Cesar Montes and Uriel Antuna celebrate after Henry Martin's goal. AP
    Mexico's Cesar Montes and Uriel Antuna celebrate after Henry Martin's goal. AP
  • Mexico's Henry Martin, left, celebrates with Jesus Gallardo. AP
    Mexico's Henry Martin, left, celebrates with Jesus Gallardo. AP
  • Mexico's Luis Chavez, right, celebrates scoring the second goal. PA
    Mexico's Luis Chavez, right, celebrates scoring the second goal. PA
  • Luis Chavez of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring. Getty
    Luis Chavez of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring. Getty
  • Mexico's Hector Moreno tussles with Saudi Arabia's Firas Al Buraikan. AP
    Mexico's Hector Moreno tussles with Saudi Arabia's Firas Al Buraikan. AP
  • Saudi Arabia's Hassan Tambakti pulls the jersey of Mexico's Henry Martin. AP
    Saudi Arabia's Hassan Tambakti pulls the jersey of Mexico's Henry Martin. AP
  • Saudi Arabia's Sultan Al Ghannam in action with Mexico's Jesus Gallardo. Reuters
    Saudi Arabia's Sultan Al Ghannam in action with Mexico's Jesus Gallardo. Reuters

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Herve Renard says Saudi Arabia 'deserved to lose' by bigger margin as World Cup dream ends

Frenchman praises goalkeeper Al Owais for keeping scoreline against Mexico down to 2-1 as both teams exit the World Cup

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December 01, 2022

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Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said his team "deserved to lose" to Mexico by more than the 2-1 margin and hailed goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais for keeping the scoreline respectable as both teams crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Mexico finish third on goal difference behind Poland, who lost 2-0 to Group C winners Argentina.

After their stunning victory over Lionel Messi' Argentina in the first match, Saudi Arabia's journey in the tournament ended with them bottom of the standings following successive defeats to Poland and Mexico.

"The result does not reflect the reality of the match, as we deserved to lose by more goals had it not been for Al Owais," Renard told a news conference.

"He saved us in the third minute and we couldn't handle Mexico's intensity and enthusiasm in the duels.

"We suffered physically, and we had to adapt to the injury of defender Ali Al Bulaihi. Mexico were the better team, and we knew that they would play aggressively in order to score more goals to qualify for the next round."

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  • SAUDI ARABIA RATINGS: Mohammed Al-Owais 7 – Made a handful of smart saves to deny Mexico a place in the last 16, and the goalkeeper cannot be blamed for Mexico’s two goals. Getty Images
    SAUDI ARABIA RATINGS: Mohammed Al-Owais 7 – Made a handful of smart saves to deny Mexico a place in the last 16, and the goalkeeper cannot be blamed for Mexico’s two goals. Getty Images
  • Hassan Tambakti 6 – In his return to the side, the centre-back stood up well in a physical battle. Received a booking in the second half after pulling the shirt of Martin. EPA
    Hassan Tambakti 6 – In his return to the side, the centre-back stood up well in a physical battle. Received a booking in the second half after pulling the shirt of Martin. EPA
  • Abdulelah Al Amri 6 – The defender provided plenty of strong tackles and was carded late into the contest. Reuters
    Abdulelah Al Amri 6 – The defender provided plenty of strong tackles and was carded late into the contest. Reuters
  • Ali Al Bulayhi 4 – Forced off after 36 minutes with a possible injury to his hamstring following a shove from Lozano. Getty Images
    Ali Al Bulayhi 4 – Forced off after 36 minutes with a possible injury to his hamstring following a shove from Lozano. Getty Images
  • Sultan Al Ghanam 5 – Looked better when venturing forward and he delivered an inch-perfect cross to set up Al Hassan just before half-time. Had the Falcon’s best chance to score but he could not keep his header on target. AFP
    Sultan Al Ghanam 5 – Looked better when venturing forward and he delivered an inch-perfect cross to set up Al Hassan just before half-time. Had the Falcon’s best chance to score but he could not keep his header on target. AFP
  • Ali Al-Hassan 4 – Carded for absolutely clattering into Chavez after the Mexican nutmegged him, and he was replaced at the break. AFP
    Ali Al-Hassan 4 – Carded for absolutely clattering into Chavez after the Mexican nutmegged him, and he was replaced at the break. AFP
  • Mohamed Kanno 6 – Took some neat touches in the game’s opening stages, but he struggled to get on the ball in the second half. AFP
    Mohamed Kanno 6 – Took some neat touches in the game’s opening stages, but he struggled to get on the ball in the second half. AFP
  • Saud Abdulhamid 7 – Dealt well with his defensive duties as he reverted to left-back after Al Bulayhi left the field. Provided a last-ditch block to deny Mexico a crucial third goal. AFP
    Saud Abdulhamid 7 – Dealt well with his defensive duties as he reverted to left-back after Al Bulayhi left the field. Provided a last-ditch block to deny Mexico a crucial third goal. AFP
  • Firas Al Buraikan 4 – The Saudi frontman lacked pace and could not threaten when getting behind the Mexico defensive line. Getty Images
    Firas Al Buraikan 4 – The Saudi frontman lacked pace and could not threaten when getting behind the Mexico defensive line. Getty Images
  • Saleh Al Shehri 5 – The forward was fairly ineffective and was replaced by Al Aboud just after the hour mark. Getty Images
    Saleh Al Shehri 5 – The forward was fairly ineffective and was replaced by Al Aboud just after the hour mark. Getty Images
  • Salem Al Dawsari 7 – The winger showcased some neat footwork and slotted the ball past Ochoa to score a consolation goal in the final minutes to break Mexican hearts. AFP
    Salem Al Dawsari 7 – The winger showcased some neat footwork and slotted the ball past Ochoa to score a consolation goal in the final minutes to break Mexican hearts. AFP
  • Ahmed Sharahili (Al Bulayhi, 37) 6 – Came on in midfield and stood up well defensively in his competitive international debut. Reuters
    Ahmed Sharahili (Al Bulayhi, 37) 6 – Came on in midfield and stood up well defensively in his competitive international debut. Reuters
  • Abdullah Madu (Al Hassan, 46) 5 – Carded after bringing down Lozano just on the edge of the 18-yard box. AFP
    Abdullah Madu (Al Hassan, 46) 5 – Carded after bringing down Lozano just on the edge of the 18-yard box. AFP
  • Abdulrahman Al Aboud (Al Sheri, 62) 5 – Little chance to influence the game. Getty Images
    Abdulrahman Al Aboud (Al Sheri, 62) 5 – Little chance to influence the game. Getty Images
  • Hattan Bahebri (Al-Ghanam, 88) N/A. Getty Images
    Hattan Bahebri (Al-Ghanam, 88) N/A. Getty Images
  • MEXICO RATINGS: Guillermo Ochoa 5 – The goalkeeper was not busy, but he was eventually beaten by Al Dawsari in the closing stages of the game. AFP
    MEXICO RATINGS: Guillermo Ochoa 5 – The goalkeeper was not busy, but he was eventually beaten by Al Dawsari in the closing stages of the game. AFP
  • Jorge Sanchez 6 – Read the game well defensively and then drove the ball up the pitch to urge his side forward. Getty Images
    Jorge Sanchez 6 – Read the game well defensively and then drove the ball up the pitch to urge his side forward. Getty Images
  • Cesar Montes 7 – The defender showcased his range of passing and provided a clever flick to assist the opening goal. Getty Images
    Cesar Montes 7 – The defender showcased his range of passing and provided a clever flick to assist the opening goal. Getty Images
  • Hector Moreno 5 – Solid display at the back and dealt with most of what came his way. Getty Images
    Hector Moreno 5 – Solid display at the back and dealt with most of what came his way. Getty Images
  • Jesus Gallardo 7 – Troubled the Saudi defence from a wide position and delivered some good crosses into the box. AP Photo
    Jesus Gallardo 7 – Troubled the Saudi defence from a wide position and delivered some good crosses into the box. AP Photo
  • Edson Alvarez 6 – The Ajax midfielder moved the ball well from the middle of the park. Received a yellow card after a late foul on Abdulhamid and was arguably lucky not to see another after another clumsy challenge. AP Photo
    Edson Alvarez 6 – The Ajax midfielder moved the ball well from the middle of the park. Received a yellow card after a late foul on Abdulhamid and was arguably lucky not to see another after another clumsy challenge. AP Photo
  • Luis Chavez 9 – Produced a stunning free kick to double Mexico’s lead with his first international goal. He almost had a second set-piece goal but Al Owais matched his effort. A standout performer. AP Photo
    Luis Chavez 9 – Produced a stunning free kick to double Mexico’s lead with his first international goal. He almost had a second set-piece goal but Al Owais matched his effort. A standout performer. AP Photo
  • Hirving Lozano 7 – Proved dangerous after moving to the left after half time, as the Napoli winger looked to cut inside and shoot. Thought he had provided Mexico with a third goal, but Martin was offside in the build-up. Getty Images
    Hirving Lozano 7 – Proved dangerous after moving to the left after half time, as the Napoli winger looked to cut inside and shoot. Thought he had provided Mexico with a third goal, but Martin was offside in the build-up. Getty Images
  • Orbelin Pineda 7 – An enthusiastic cameo from the AEK Athens man as he radiated confidence on the ball and constantly looked to open up the Saudi defence. EPA
    Orbelin Pineda 7 – An enthusiastic cameo from the AEK Athens man as he radiated confidence on the ball and constantly looked to open up the Saudi defence. EPA
  • Alexis Vega 6 – Had an early chance after getting in behind the Saudi defence but it was smothered by Al Owais. He was replaced by Antuna at half time. EPA
    Alexis Vega 6 – Had an early chance after getting in behind the Saudi defence but it was smothered by Al Owais. He was replaced by Antuna at half time. EPA
  • Henry Martin 8 – Involved in plenty of the action, and the livewire scored from close range to hand Mexico the lead just three minutes into the second half. Could have scored Mexico’s third, but he thrashed at the chance in a promising position. Getty Images
    Henry Martin 8 – Involved in plenty of the action, and the livewire scored from close range to hand Mexico the lead just three minutes into the second half. Could have scored Mexico’s third, but he thrashed at the chance in a promising position. Getty Images
  • SUBS: Uriel Antuna (Vega, 46) 6 – Tried to make things happen after coming on, and he thought he had scored the crucial third goal, but he could not time his run and was correctly adjudged offside. Getty Images
    SUBS: Uriel Antuna (Vega, 46) 6 – Tried to make things happen after coming on, and he thought he had scored the crucial third goal, but he could not time his run and was correctly adjudged offside. Getty Images
  • Raul Jimenez (Martin, 77) 5 – Could not make an impact after being thrown on to find the third goal. AFP
    Raul Jimenez (Martin, 77) 5 – Could not make an impact after being thrown on to find the third goal. AFP
  • Carlos Rodriguez (Pineda, 77) N/A. Getty Images
    Carlos Rodriguez (Pineda, 77) N/A. Getty Images
  • Kevin Alvarez (Sanchez, 86) N/A. Reuters
    Kevin Alvarez (Sanchez, 86) N/A. Reuters
  • Rogelio Funes Mori (Alvarez, 86) N/A. Reuters
    Rogelio Funes Mori (Alvarez, 86) N/A. Reuters

The Frenchman refused to blame the fact his team were missing four players due to injury and suspension.

"The squad includes 26 players, and we have to deal with what we have. Yes, injuries affected us, but they are not an excuse. Against Poland, we were the better team, but we weren't efficient in the last third, but today we played poorly."

Despite their exit, Renard congratulated the Saudi players for their performance in the tournament.

"We did our best and we will not forget the work we did together. I am proud to work with the team and the players, but we did not deserve to win today," he added.

Gerardo Martino will leave his post as Mexico coach following their World Cup exit. AFP
Gerardo Martino will leave his post as Mexico coach following their World Cup exit. AFP

Renard's counterpart Gerardo Martino confirmed his reign as Mexico head coach was over following their World Cup exit.

After the game, former Barcelona boss Martino – who has been in charge of Mexico since January 2019 – said: “The contract expired with the final whistle and there is nothing else to do.

“I am the man responsible for the frustration and disappointment.

“It is real sadness and I assume all the responsibility for this huge failure.”

Mexico opened their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Poland before losing 2-0 to Argentina.

He ends his tenure with Mexico with a win-draw-loss record of 42-12-12 across all competitions.

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In the UAE’s arid climate, small shrubs, bushes and flower beds usually require about six litres of water per square metre, daily. That increases to 12 litres per square metre a day for small trees, and 300 litres for palm trees.

Horticulturists suggest the best time for watering is before 8am or after 6pm, when water won't be dried up by the sun.

A global report published by the Water Resources Institute in August, ranked the UAE 10th out of 164 nations where water supplies are most stretched.

The Emirates is the world’s third largest per capita water consumer after the US and Canada.

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Updated: December 01, 2022, 5:57 AM
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