#6Career AssistLegendary
“At 3–0 up in his first World Cup, Messi threads a ruthless fourth for Argentina against Serbia, his vision and timing ripping open a tired defence to cap a 16-minute masterclass and register just the sixth assist of his young career.”
Year2006
World Cup#1
2005/06'#6
2006#42
2006 World Cup · Group2006-06-16 · 15:00:00
0-6
Serbia
Argentina
1G1A
At his first World Cup, an 18-year-old Messi comes off the bench to score and assist in just 16 minutes, instantly transforming a routine group match against Serbia into his breakout tournament statement.
Minute78'
Score
0-3→0-4
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Impact
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Scorer: Hernán Crespo
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Jun 21Assist Sequence
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