Argentina vs Netherlands: Lionel Messi Equals Gabriel Batistuta’s FIFA World Cup Goal Tally
Argentina, who defeated Australia 2-1 in the round of 16, took on the Netherlands, who sealed their progression to this stage with a 3-1 win over the USA, in the quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup 2022.
Lionel Messi once again proved why he is regarded as one of the best footballers in the world as he slipped a sublime pass to assist Nahuel Molina for Argentina’s first goal of this Argentina vs Netherlands fixture.
The Argentina superstar then added his name to the scoresheet in the 73rd minute of the match. Argentina won a penalty and Lionel Messi stepped up to take the kick. He made no mistake from the spot to send Argentina two goals up in the game. Although the Netherlands clawed their way back into this game and took it to a penalty shootout, Argentina triumphed at the end of it. They defeated Netherlands 4-3 in the penalty shootout to seal their place in the semi-finals.
With his goal in Argentina vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, Lionel Messi has now scored 10 goals in FIFA’s flagship event.
That is the joint-highest number of goals any Argentina player has scored at the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi has equaled Gabriel Batistuta’s FIFA World Cup goal tally for Argentina. Both players have scored 10 goals for Argentina at World Cup.
With Argentina still in the competition, Lionel Messi could add more goals to his tally. They take on Croatia in the semi-finals next with a place in the final of the World Cup at stakes.
Lionel Messi is also aiming to win the World Cup title for the first time in what could very well be his last World Cup.
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