Argentina slowed the game down as they do, but the rapier strike which is supposed to follow the variation in pace rarely materialised, unless Messi was receiving the ball, which he almost did. Always did with his back to the goal.
In the 35th minute, however, Messi got a glimpse of the target after a clever move from a free kick and made no mistake, firing a laser-guided shot through the legs of Australia’s Harry Soutar and into the far corner of the net.
Right back Nahuel Molina said, “It is a privilege to play with Messi.” “With him on the pitch we know we just need to be patient because he is an ace up our sleeve.”
Argentina’s second goal was gifted when Julián Álvarez pounced on a mistake by Australia goalkeeper Matt Ryan and there were few other precious chances, apart from an effort from Lautaro Martínez that blasted well over the bar.
Messi, however, has long become accustomed to carrying a heavy load for his country and three goals in four games in Qatar shows he can hit the kind of dazzling form that will take Argentina deeper into the tournament. can be taken
The goal is to eventually add the World Cup to his already illustrious collection of trophies and it would take a brave man to bet against him.