Day 6: Saudi Arabia vs. Tunisia

Saudi Arabia 2 -- Tunisia 2

#5 ZIED JAZIRI (Tunisia) 23'
#20 YASSER AL KAHTANI (Saudi Arabia) 57'
#9 SAMI AL JABER (Saudi Arabia) 84'
#15 RADHI JAIDI (Tunisia) 92+'

The 'Arabian Derby', kicked off in style at Munich where Saudi Arabia squared off with fellow Arabs Tunisia. Saudi Arabia were still smarting from their last two dismal showings at the World Cup and needed a victory to erase the horrific memories but that would be difficult for the young and inexperienced Saudi contingent as compared to their more experienced adversaries. The Saudi team has most of their players playing in the domestic league whilst the North African nation has a handful of players showcasing their talents in leagues across Europe. Nevertheless, Tunisia started the first half with confidence as they pushed the Saudi defence back and tried to create chances but could not get past the Saudi line. That soon changed when Tukar in an attempt to clear the ball laid it softly in front of striker Jaziri who had no problems sending the ball into the net. The Tunisians didn't allow the Saudis to settle into any kind of rhythm as they ended the half with a goal to nothing lead.

The Saudis came out in the second half looking much better and a more compact defence ensured that no more chances would be allowed and the Saudis tied with a close range strike from Al-Kahtani as he was offered a sliding cross from Mohammed Noor in the 57' minute. Minutes before the end of the game Saudi strike legend, Sami Al-Jaber, came onto the field in an attempt to break the deadlock and he was successful with his very first chance of the day. Malek Al Hawsawi fed Al-Jaber who drilled one past the keper in just the 84th minute. Surely the goal would help Saudi Arabia retain the lead. Then you think wrong as Jaidi netted one in when he was provided with a brilliant cross as Tunisia drew level.

Good game for Tunisia totally outplayed and outpaced the Saudis but to their credit Saudi Arabia played with great heart
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