World Cup 2022 results, live scores, schedule: Yasser Al-Shahrani has surgery after sickening collision

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani has undergone surgery on his pancreas after the horror collision against Argentina. Here’s the latest.

Mohammed Al-Owais (L) of Saudi Arabia collides with teammate Yasser Al-Shahrani.

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday after a collision during his team’s shock World Cup win over Argentina, the national team said.

Medical examinations conducted in Doha revealed Al-Shahrani to be in a “stable condition” after “suffering a strong clash in the head, chest and abdomen”, said a statement posted on the team’s Twitter account.

He was then “transferred by medical evacuation to the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh” for the operation.

A follow-up statement on Wednesday night said the operation had been completed “with success”.

Al-Shahrani collided with Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in stoppage time at the end of the match against Argentina, which ended in an upset 2-1 victory for the Green Falcons.

Al-Owais’s left knee connected squarely with Al-Shahrani’s face. “I would like to ensure you that I am OK, pray for me and congratulations on winning,” Al-Shahrani said in a video clip from his hospital bed posted on social media.

Saudi Arabia were propelled to victory by a stunning goal from Salem Al-Dawsari, bringing Argentina’s 36-match unbeaten run to a shuddering halt.

The Saudis’ next match is on Saturday against Poland.

Saudi Arabia's Yasser Al-Shahrani.

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Saudi Arabia pulled off the unthinkable against Lionel Messi and Argentina but it’s come at a huge cost with a star player reported to be ‘in a critical condition’ after a horror clash.

Yasser Al Shahrani collided with his own goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in a sickening accident in the dying moments of his team’s jaw-dropping 2-1 win over Argentina,

Replays showed Owais’ knee make contact with Yasser’s face. He was unresponsive in the immediate aftermath of the collision.

The 30-year-old offered two thumbs up as he was carried out of the stadium.

According to reports, X-rays have shown a fractured jaw and damage to other facial bones.

Yasser also under went emergency surgery for internal bleeding.

Mohammed Bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Saudi Arabia instructed that Yasser be transferred by a private jet to Germany for treatment.

There was confusion and outrage directed at the referees after the collision when they directed play to continue

The Saudi government has declared a national holiday for Wednesday to celebrate the monumental upset win over Argentina.

Goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais (L) collides with teammate Yasser Al-Shahrani.

Yasser Al-Shahrani suffered serious injuries in the incident.

As soon as that knee hit that whistle should have been blown. Why the ref let play continue for about a minute after is baffling. Horrific injury. Hope Yasser Al Shahrani makes a quick and full recovery. https://t.co/TQPgohVjnq

— Kristian Sturt (@FootieWriter) November 22, 2022

TOP AUSSIE DOC CRITICISES FIFA’S CONCUSSION RESPONSE

Iran’s opening World Cup clash with England was marred in political controversy and protest but on the field a sickening head clash overshadowed the Three Lions’ 6-2 rout. The match was suspended for 10 minutes after Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was flattened by one of his own players in a sickening head clash which has now landed him in hospital.

Despite fears he may have suffered a concussion, Beiranvand was allowed to play on in farcical scenes.

In the aftermath of the incident, Beiranvand appeared visibly disoriented with blood coming from his nose.

How was Iranian goalkeeper Beiranvand allowed to play on after massive head clash/ concussion with teammate-FIFA more concerned about LGBQTI protest than athlete brain health ?-sends poor message to the world -FIFA was major supporter at recent Amsterdam world concussion meeting

— Dr Peter Larkins OLY (@doclarkins) November 22, 2022

A minute later he signalled he could not continue and was taken from the pitch on a stretcher.

Former England star Jermaine Jenas was blunt in his opinion: “This really is unacceptable,” he said.

Luke Griggs of head injury charity Headway didn’t hold back in his opinions saying FIFA’s concussion protocol had been an abject failure on his first test.

“It was irrelevant that he came off a minute later, he shouldn’t have stayed on for a second, let alone a minute. It’s an utter disgrace.

“He was clearly distressed and unfit to continue, this seems to be another case of the decision being made by the player and not medical staff.

“This was the first test of the Fifa World Cup concussion protocol and it was an abject failure.”

Beiranvand has now been revealed to have suffered a “serious concussion.”

Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand crashes into teammate Majid Hosseini.

“According to my medical information and also the referee’s, they were not able to stop the player bleeding. It was something related to (his) broken nose,” Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said afterwards.

“When we were ready to make the substitution, he was able to stop bleeding, so we thought that he could keep going.

“But we had some signs that the possibility of concussion, it happens with the player, it was not clear.

“Unfortunately one minute later, the player was not able to keep going, and he suffered a serious concussion and at this moment he’s on his way to the hospital for more examinations.

“That’s why the delay happened. It was the doubt between the broken nose and the concussion.”

Alireza Beiranvand receives medical attention.