#121Career AssistLegendary
“With Argentina already 1–0 up in a World Cup qualifier, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices Ecuador’s back line and springs Higuaín clear to double the lead, a captain’s assist that underlines his creative command en route to Brazil 2014 and marks career assist No.121.”
Year2012
WCQ#5
2011/12'#34
2012#398
WCQ2012-06-02 · 19:30:00
Argentina4-0
Ecuador1G1A
In the midst of a blistering run of 10 goals in his previous five games, Messi adds a goal and a slick assist in World Cup qualifying to drive Argentina past an Ecuador side he had never beaten before, underlining his growing authority as the team’s attacking leader.
Minute29'
Score
1-0→2-0
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Gonzalo Higuaín
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