#222Career GoalLegendary
“Against Colombia in a tense World Cup qualifier, Messi pounces on a loose rebound near the penalty spot, staying upright in traffic and side-footing a calm left-foot finish through bodies to pull Argentina level at 1–1, marking career goal 222 and his sixth in qualifiers.”
Left Foot
Year2011
WCQ#6
2011/12'#25
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeRebound
Technique—
2011#354
WCQ2011-11-15 · 16:00:00
Colombia1-2
Argentina1G
Extending a blistering run to 8 goals in 6 qualifiers, Messi strikes as captain in a tight World Cup CONMEBOL clash against Colombia, underlining his growing role as Argentina’s decisive figure in the long road to Brazil 2014.
Minute60'
Score
1-0→1-1
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Impact
Equalizer
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