#744Career GoalLegendary
“Against long-time nemesis Chile in a high-pressure World Cup qualifier, Messi calmly sends the keeper the wrong way from the spot to break the deadlock and keep Argentina’s campaign on track, adding World Cup Qualifier goal number 23 to his towering tally (career goal 744).”
Year2021
WCQ#23
2020/21'#40
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
Technique—
2021#921
WCQ2021-06-03 · 21:00:00
Argentina1-1
Chile1G
Under pressure to respond after Argentina’s previous defeat, Messi carries the attack against Chile, winning and burying a penalty and dictating play for 90 minutes to steady a shaky start to World Cup qualifying.
Minute24'
Score
0-0→1-0
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