#99Career AssistLegendary
“At 3–1 up in a World Cup qualifier, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that pierces Chile’s back line and releases Higuaín in behind, a vision-first assist that calmly kills off the contest and stands as career assist number 99.”
Year2011
WCQ#4
2011/12'#12
2011#344
WCQ2011-10-07 · 20:10:00
Argentina4-1
Chile1G1A
In the opening match of Argentina’s gruelling 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, Messi extends his hot scoring streak with a goal and assist, leading a confident home statement against fellow contenders Chile as the team leans fully into a Messi‑centred era.
Minute63'
Score
3-1→4-1
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Impact
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Scorer: Gonzalo Higuaín
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