#311Career AssistLegendary
“With Argentina under pressure to ignite their Copa América campaign, Messi breaks Uruguay’s resistance at 0–0 by threading a precise early cross that pulls the defence out of shape and gifts Guido Rodríguez the space to head in, marking career assist number 311.”
Year2021
Copa América#13
2020/21'#13
2021#924
2021 Copa América · Group2021-06-18 · 21:00:00
0-1
Uruguay
Argentina
1A
Amid Argentina’s poor recent form and Copa América pressure, Messi controls the tempo against rugged Uruguay and whips in the decisive corner assist, underlining his role as creator-in-chief even on a rare night without scoring.
Minute13'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Rodríguez G.
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