#512Career GoalLegendary
“Against fierce rivals Uruguay in a tense World Cup qualifier, Messi breaks the first-half deadlock for Argentina’s only goal of the match, a vital strike in a turbulent campaign that also becomes his 16th goal in World Cup qualifying and 512th of his career.”
Winning Goal
Year2016
WCQ#16
2016/17'#4
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2016#649
WCQ2016-09-01 · 20:30:00
Argentina1-0
Uruguay1G
On his return to the national team after briefly retiring, Messi extends his scoring run with a deflected winner against a rugged Uruguay in a tense World Cup qualifier, carrying an Argentina side that struggles to create chances.
Minute43'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
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