#340Career GoalLegendary
“Against Venezuela in a crucial World Cup qualifier, Messi calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot to double Argentina’s lead just before half-time, his composure under pressure adding World Cup Qualifier goal number 12 to an already prolific season.”
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Year2013
WCQ#12
2012/13'#61
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
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2013#450
WCQ2013-03-22 · 21:00:00
Argentina3-0
Venezuela1G2A
Amid a hot scoring streak in the 2014 World Cup qualifying marathon, Messi converts from the spot and lays on two goals to run the attack as Argentina’s captain, underlining his central role in steering a resurgent side through a demanding CONMEBOL campaign.
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1-0→2-0
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