#136Career AssistLegendary
“With Argentina already cruising 2–0 in a World Cup qualifier, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices open Venezuela’s defence for Higuaín, calmly turning control into dominance and adding career assist No.136 and his 15th of the season to cap a commanding night as captain.”
Year2013
WCQ#7
2012/13'#15
2013#450
WCQ2013-03-22 · 21:00:00
Argentina3-0
Venezuela1G2A
Amid a hot scoring streak in the 2014 World Cup qualifying marathon, Messi converts from the spot and lays on two goals to run the attack as Argentina’s captain, underlining his central role in steering a resurgent side through a demanding CONMEBOL campaign.
Minute58'
Score
2-0→3-0
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Gonzalo Higuaín
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