If Argentina has confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, much passes through the feet of star Lionel Messi. Against Australia, in the quarterfinals, the number 10 scored the opener in the 2-1 draw and put in a great performance. Thus, he received the man of the field award, by popular vote.
In addition to the place in the quarterfinals, the match against the Australian selection represented a personal milestone for Lionel Messi, who on Saturday reached the threshold of 1000 games played as a professional, between club and selection matches.
The fans arrived and Messi delivered! 🇧🇷
After scoring his first goal for Argentina in a #FIFA World Cup knockout match, Lionel Messi takes home the @Budweiser Player of the Match Award. 🇧🇷
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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 3, 2022
In their victory over the Australians, Lionel Scaloni’s side opened up a 2-0 lead, with the opening goal scored by Messi, but it leaked in the latter stretch of the second half.
On the counterattack, Lautaro MartÃnez squandered two clear chances, after coming close to the star, and failed to extend the lead. Finally came Australia’s goal, who were unable to seek an equaliser.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina is back on the field on Friday, at 4pm (Brasilia time), to face the Netherlands, who beat the United States 3-1. The quarter-final will be played at the Lusail Stadium.
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