#276Career GoalLegendary
“Against Ecuador in a key World Cup qualifier, Messi meets a square pass in stride and, with his body almost side-on to goal, threads a calm left-foot finish just inside the post to cap Argentina’s flowing move and register career goal 276.”
Left Foot
Year2012
WCQ#7
2011/12'#79
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2012#398
WCQ2012-06-02 · 19:30:00
Argentina4-0
Ecuador1G1A
In the midst of a blistering run of 10 goals in his previous five games, Messi adds a goal and a slick assist in World Cup qualifying to drive Argentina past an Ecuador side he had never beaten before, underlining his growing authority as the team’s attacking leader.
Minute31'
Score
2-0→3-0
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