“Against Peru in a 0–0 World Cup qualifier deadlock, Messi finishes Nicolás González’s pass to give Argentina the breakthrough and mark his 30th career goal in World Cup qualifiers and 820th overall.”
Messi’s brace delivers all of Argentina’s goals in a World Cup qualifier away to Peru, turning a previously low-scoring personal record against this opponent into a dominant, 90-minute man-of-the-match display for the reigning champions.