#58Career AssistLegendary
“At 0–0 in a World Cup knockout tie, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass through Mexico’s defensive line to spring Tévez free, breaking the deadlock and showcasing his vision on the way to career assist No. 58.”
Knockout Stage
Year2010
World Cup#2
2009/10'#12
2010#263
2010 World Cup · R162010-06-27 · 21:30:00
1-3
Mexico
Argentina
1A
In a tense World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico, Messi orchestrates Argentina’s attack as a 23-year-old leader, threading a key assist and constantly driving play to guide his side safely into the quarter-finals.
Minute26'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Carlos Tévez
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