Messi scored and Argentina won, which is the perfect ending for all Messi fans, not to mention that it is still at the home of Argentina. According to statistics, Messi scored a winning goal in the 81st minute, allowing him to create 2 miracles: 1. This is the exact 700th goal scored by Messi in the no. 10 jersey, of which Barça No. 10: 630 goals in 669 games, and Argentina No. 10: 70 goals in 122 games. 2. Messi's goal set a new record for Argentina for 17 consecutive years (2006-2022).
In the 17th round of the South American World Preliminary Round, Argentina played Venezuela at home. Before the match, Argentina had already qualified early, while the opponent was at the bottom of the group and was out. As this is the last home of this World Cup, Argentina still sends the strongest squad in this campaign, including goalkeeper Armani, defenders Molina, Pezzera, Otamendi, Tagliafico, midfielders De Paul, Paredes and Aristo, and frontcourt J Correa, Gonzalez and Messi.
After the game began, Argentina quickly controlled the game with its strength advantage. In the 32nd minute, Messi received a scalpel pass from midfielder and Correa burst into the box to shoot, which was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. Three minutes later, Argentina counter-attacked with a broken ball at the back, Ariste split the ball, De Paul crossed to the box, and Gonzalez grabbed the point in the middle of the road to easily break the goal. 1-0, Argentina took the lead in breaking the deadlock.
In the 53rd minute, Argentina won a free kick opportunity in front of the field, Messi took a direct shot at the goal, and the opposing goalkeeper fell to the ground to hold the ball. Five minutes later, Correa broke through on the left to create a free kick, and Messi took the penalty again, the ball slightly above the crossbar.
In the 69th minute, Messi's ball at the back was fiercely put down by the opponent, and he fell to the ground and rolled over a few laps, and the referee showed the opponent a yellow card. In the 78th minute, Argentina organized an attack at the back, DePaul's long pass, Di Maria quickly stepped forward, with the ball cut inside the middle of the road and a hanging shot broke the goal.
Three minutes later, Messi wrapped it in place and volleyed the ball through the bar. After scoring the goal, Messi finally smiled and raised his fist in celebration. The 50,000 fans at the scene cheered loudly to celebrate Messi's goal. In the end, Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0, and four days later, they will play Ecuador away.