#42Career AssistLegendary
“At 3–0 in a World Cup qualifier, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices open Venezuela’s defence and lets Agüero stride through to cap Argentina’s dominance, adding his 42nd career assist and 15th of the season to a commanding win in a turbulent campaign.”
Year2009
WCQ#3
2008/09'#15
2009#185
WCQ · Matchday 112009-03-28 · 19:10:00
4-0
Argentina
Venezuela
1G1A
Minute71'
Score
3-0→4-0
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Sergio Agüero
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