Furious Ties and Missed Chances: Saudi Arabia and Australia Grind to a Draw

Herve Renard's return to Saudi Arabia's football team saw them secure a 0-0 draw against Australia in a crucial World Cup qualifier. The Green Falcons were left frustrated by a late disallowed goal. Saudi Arabia and Australia remain in contention for qualification, both tied in points.

Herve Renard orchestrated a hard-fought 0-0 draw for Saudi Arabia against host nation Australia in a tense World Cup qualifier at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. The game saw Kingdom fans left fuming after a late goal was disallowed in a dramatic VAR decision.

As teams jostle midway through the qualifying phase, Australia sits second in Group C with six points while Saudi Arabia also holds six points. The competition remains intense with Japan leading the pack and Bahrain looking to move up with a possible win against China.

Despite missed chances from both sides, including a near-goal in stoppage time from Australia's Riley McGree, Renard remained optimistic, congratulating his team for their effort. Saudi Arabia's next game in Jakarta will be crucial as the qualifiers reach their peak tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)