Argentina got off to a good start at the World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Messi scored Argentina ahead. Argentinians took a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute of the match against Saudi Arabia.
Argentina and Saudi Arabia take to the field at Qatar`s iconic Lusail Stadium. Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni chose 4-2-3-1 formation in order to defeat the Arabs in this match. On the other hand, the Saudis entered the field with a defensive strategy. Their formation is 4-5-1.
In the 2nd minute of the game, Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Al Wais blocked Messi`s left foot shot from 12 yards away. Angel Di Maria took the ball in from the left and passed the ball to Lautaro Martinez. But he failed to put the ball in the goal. At that moment, Messi took the shot from behind.
After that, Argentina kept the Saudis busy in the attack again. Meanwhile, in the 8th minute of the game, Le Albiceleste got a corner. From there, the referee suddenly blows the whistle while the ball is at the feet of the Argentines.
This coach of Slovenia checked the VAR and gave a penalty to Argentina. Saudi defender Boulayahi brought down Leandro Paredes in the D-box as Messi took a corner kick. And after receiving a penalty, Messi advanced the team with an easy goal.
This is Messi`s 7th goal on the World Cup stage. And if he scores 4 goals, this seven-time Ballon d`Or star will become the highest scorer for Argentina in the World Cup.
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