Assist #213 vs United States · 2016-06-21

#213Career AssistLegendary

“At 3–0 in a Copa América semi-final, Messi threads a late pass that slices open the tiring U.S. back line, springing Higuaín to seal a 4–0 rout and cap one of his most dominant tournament displays, adding career assist No. 213 and his 27th of the season.”

Knockout Stage

Year2016

Copa América#11

2015/16'#27

2016#643

2016 Copa América Centenario · Semi-Final2016-06-21 · 20:00:00

In the Copa América Centenario semifinal on U.S. soil, Messi took control of the host nation’s dream run and crushed it with one of his most commanding displays for Argentina. His outrageous long-range free kick, plus two incisive assists, not only sent Argentina to the final but also showcased him as the undisputed leader of the national team at a time when his international legacy was still being questioned.

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Score

3-0→4-0

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Impact

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Scorer: Gonzalo Higuaín

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At 2–0 up in a World Cup semi-final against Croatia, Messi’s twisting run on the right pulls Gvardiol apart and carves out the byline angle for Álvarez to tap in, sealing the final spot and logging career assist 349.

At 2–0 in a Champions League semi-final against Bayern, Messi threads a stoppage-time pass that releases Neymar to seal a 3–0 first-leg cushion, capping his masterclass with career assist number 183.

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At 0–0 in a World Cup quarter-final, Messi threads a no-look through ball between Dutch lines that turns a crowded flank into a clear lane for Molina, breaking the deadlock and pushing his late-career World Cup charge with assist number 348.

At 1–1 in a World Cup knockout thriller against France, Messi’s quick-thinking touch and stabbed pass through a crowded box create the deflected opening for Mercado to restore Argentina’s lead, marking career assist number 251.

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#213Career AssistLegendary

“At 3–0 in a Copa América semi-final, Messi threads a late pass that slices open the tiring U.S. back line, springing Higuaín to seal a 4–0 rout and cap one of his most dominant tournament displays, adding career assist No. 213 and his 27th of the season.”

Knockout Stage

Year2016

Copa América#11

2015/16'#27

2016#643

2016 Copa América Centenario · Semi-Final2016-06-21 · 20:00:00

In the Copa América Centenario semifinal on U.S. soil, Messi took control of the host nation’s dream run and crushed it with one of his most commanding displays for Argentina. His outrageous long-range free kick, plus two incisive assists, not only sent Argentina to the final but also showcased him as the undisputed leader of the national team at a time when his international legacy was still being questioned.

Minute86'

Score

3-0→4-0

xG

—

Impact

—

Scorer: Gonzalo Higuaín

Similar Assists

Assist#349

2022

At 2–0 up in a World Cup semi-final against Croatia, Messi’s twisting run on the right pulls Gvardiol apart and carves out the byline angle for Álvarez to tap in, sealing the final spot and logging career assist 349.

At 2–0 in a Champions League semi-final against Bayern, Messi threads a stoppage-time pass that releases Neymar to seal a 3–0 first-leg cushion, capping his masterclass with career assist number 183.

Knockout StageLast Minute

At 0–0 in a World Cup quarter-final, Messi threads a no-look through ball between Dutch lines that turns a crowded flank into a clear lane for Molina, breaking the deadlock and pushing his late-career World Cup charge with assist number 348.

At 1–1 in a World Cup knockout thriller against France, Messi’s quick-thinking touch and stabbed pass through a crowded box create the deflected opening for Mercado to restore Argentina’s lead, marking career assist number 251.

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