#212Career GoalLegendary
“Against Chile in a crucial World Cup qualifier, Messi glances up from the edge of the box and threads a precise left-foot finish just inside the far post, calmly doubling Argentina’s lead and sealing the eventual winner for career goal 212.”
Left FootWinning Goal
Year2011
WCQ#5
2011/12'#15
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2011#344
WCQ2011-10-07 · 20:10:00
4-1
Argentina
Chile
1G1A
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.
Minute25'
Score
1-0→2-0
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