Saudi Arabia national team fail to observe minute’s silence for London terror attack

Disrespect

Prior to kick off of the World Cup qualifier between Australia and Saudi Arabia, the two sides were meant to observe a minute’s silence at the centre circle for the victims of the recent terror attacks in London.

The attack, which took place on 3 June on London Bridge and the Borough Market area, claimed the lives of eight people, including two Australians.

While the Australian team lined up as normal, their opponents refused, instead readying their formation.

It is alleged that members of the team’s bench also remained seated during this time.

Rogic winner

Given the close relationship between Britain and Australia, home supporters at the Adelaide Oval were left outraged by the incident.

Australia won the match 3-2 with Celtic’s Tom Rogic scoring the winner in brilliant fashion (see below)

The result leaves Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia all level on 16 points in their qualifying group, with the three sides separated only by goal difference.

Well observed minute silence from the Saudi’s… #AUSvKSA pic.twitter.com/hyfpLQsDZj — Damon Burley (@damonburley) June 8, 2017

Australia stand alone for minute's silence for Aussie victims of London terror attack. Saudi Arabia players refuse to be part of it. pic.twitter.com/3gCjMmwZV2 — talkingbaws (@talkingbaws) June 8, 2017

There was a minute's silence for London terror attack victims. Socceroos players lined up on halfway, Saudi players went to their positions — crowdiegal (@crowdiegal) June 8, 2017

@TrueGeordieNUFC @hughwizzy Saudi Arabia showing their class in honouring London attack victims. pic.twitter.com/fWFIwuaEhk — Lachie Abbott (@lac_abbott) June 8, 2017