#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
WCQ2009-03-28 · 19:10:00
Argentina4-0
Venezuela1G1A
Extending his scoring run with a goal and assist, Messi leads a rare stress-free qualifier for a turbulent Argentina campaign, dictating the attack against Venezuela as a 21-year-old emerging focal point.
Minute71'
Score
3-0→4-0
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Impact
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Scorer: Sergio Agüero
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