Argentina 2-0 Australia – Messi scored in friendly
Argentina 2-0 Australia – Lionel Messi scored early to see off Socceroos in the International friendly at the Worker’s Stadium, Beijing China.
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Argentina 2-0 Australia – Highlights
68,000 fans at Beijing’s Workers’ Stadium must have had their dreams fulfilled as they witnessed the 2022 World Cup champions Argentina in action against Australia.
Despite playing an friendly, La Albicelestes fielded a strong squad led by the GOAT and legend, Lionel Messi, which made the reported 4,8000 yuan tickets worth their hype to have such privilege.
And the main man of the show wasted no time to pull his magic, Messi scored a stunning goal inside 120 seconds as he curled the ball beyon Mat Ryan from Enzo Fernandez’ assist.
This was Messi’s fastest among his 103 international strikes, which also marked La Pulga’s record of scoring in every minute of the game, except the 1st minute.
Not just scored the opening goal, Messi showed no sign of tiredness at his age as his quick feet and skills seriously destroyed Australia’s men.
In the 66th minute, Messi’s free kick was wide over the bad but won the corner that eventually headed home by Germán Pezzella.
Graham Arnold’s side showed their efforts but they were stunned by a far more superior foe and obviously did not create enough.
The only clear chance that the Asian side had was Mitch Duke’s finish from Jordan Bos’ inch-perfect pass but the striker’s effort was claimed by Emiliano Martinez.
The second big game for Australia came in this October as they are facing England at Wembley for the first time, while for Messi and co. it will be the Copa America and World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
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