#790Career GoalLegendary
“Against the Netherlands in a World Cup quarter-final, Messi calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot to make it 2–0 under immense pressure, a nerveless finish that also brings up his 10th World Cup goal.”
Knockout Stage
Year2022
World Cup#10
2022/23'#21
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
TechniqueNormal
2022#1001
2022 World Cup · Quarter-Final2022-12-09 · 22:00:00
2-2
Netherlands
Argentina
1G1A
In a World Cup quarter-final dripping with tension and history, Messi orchestrated Argentina’s charge with a genius through ball for the opener and a nerveless penalty under immense pressure. The match descended into chaos as the Netherlands came back late, forcing a penalty shootout where Argentina survived to keep Messi’s World Cup dream alive. His fiery post-match clash with Louis van Gaal added a raw, emotional edge that turned this night into one of the defining dramas of Qatar 2022.
Minute73'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG0.78
Impact
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