Uruguay defender Matias Vina (L) in action against Saudi Arabia midfielder Mohammed Abu Al Shamat during a FIFA World Cup group stage match Monday at Miami Stadium. Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., June 15 (UPI) -- Mohammed Al-Owais soared from post to post, gloving jaw-dropping saves to help Saudi Arabia draw with Uruguay in a 2026 World Cup Group H opener Monday at Miami Stadium.
The Green Falcons goalie totaled nine saves, using every inch of his 6-foot-2 frame, to secure the 1-1 draw in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a follow-up in the 41st minute for the Green Falcons, who led until the 80th minute, when midfielder Maxi Araujo ended their upset hopes with an equalizer.
With the draw, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay jumped into a tie atop Group H, which also features World Cup favorite Spain and Cape Verde, who played to a scoreless draw earlier Monday.
