Video 👇 Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina’s 2-1 win over Australia at the World Cup on to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona’s tournament total and set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.
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| Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16 match against Australia at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. Photo: @fifaworldcup |
Seeking a first World Cup at his fifth attempt, the mesmerizing Messi curled the ball low past goalkeeper Mat Ryan from inside the area in the 35th minute to send the legions of Argentine fans into delirium at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Julian Alvarez bagged Argentina’s second from close range in the 57th minute.
Australia set up a nervy end after Craig Goodwin’s shot was deflected into the net off Enzo Fernandez for an own goal in the 77th minute, but could not find an equaliser.Standard
Watch: Messi and Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign continues after a 2-1 win over Australia ⬇️
