Messi helps Argentina past Australia into World Cup quarterfinals: Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia at the World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona's tournament total…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi leads the celebrations after their 2-1 win over Australia in the FIFA Qatar World Cup, last 16 match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia at the World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona's tournament total and set up a quarterfinal clash with the Netherlands.
Seeking a first World Cup at his fifth attempt, the mesmerising 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 after fatal hesitation from Ryan with the ball at his feet after a back-pass.
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