#185Career AssistLegendary
“With Argentina already leading in a Copa América semi-final, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices Paraguay open for Pastore, doubling the lead and underlining his playmaker-in-chief role en route to career assist No.185 and his 30th of the season.”
Knockout Stage
Year2015
Copa América#6
2014/15'#30
2015#584
2015 Copa América · SF2015-06-30 · 20:30:00
Paraguay1-6
Argentina3A
In a Copa América semi-final where he extends a rare four-game goal drought, Messi turns pure creator, dissecting Paraguay with three assists and constant dribbles to drive Argentina into the final.
Minute27'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Javier Pastore
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