Game is over and the final score is Argentina 2-0 Mexico. Here is the match report.
Match Report
Lionel Messi revived Argentina’s 2022 World Cup chances with a match winning display in their 2-0 win over Mexico.
La Albiceleste headed into their second game in Group C knowing defeat in Lusail would see them dumped out of the competition at the first hurdle.
A shock loss to Saudi Arabia last week ramped up the pressure on Messi and Argentina, and they struggled for fluidity in the opening 45 minutes, against El Tri.
However, as the clock ticked on after the restart, Messi seized his one real chance of the night, to crash home from the edge of the box on 64 minutes.
An emotional Messi sprinted straight to the Argentina fans to celebrate as the former Barcelona superstar exploded with relief.
Mexico were unable to react in the closing stages, as Benfica star Enzo Fernandez curled home a superb second goal, to seal the victory.
Argentina now move up to second place in the group, behind Poland, ahead of facing Robert Lewandowski and co in Doha on November 30.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
11' CLOSE! Herrera’s shot wide out
33' No foul? De Paul has been taken down in the box!
34' Messi’s Free kick saved by Ochoa!
41' CLOSE! L.Martinez's header too straight
42' Yellow Card! Gonzalo Montiel booked
45' What a save fromE.Martinez!
49' Vega fires his shot into the sky
49' Yellow Card! Érick Gutiérrez booked
51' CLOSE! Messi’s shot wide out
63' GOAL! Argentina 1-0 Mexico (Messi)
65' Yellow Card! Herrera booked
70' Molina fires his shot into the sky
76' CLOSE! Ochoa denies Messi’s effort
86' GOAL! Argentina 2-0 Mexico (Enzo Fernández)
Line-ups
Argentina XI: Messi, Di Maria, Otamendi, E. Martinez, Acuna, De Paul, G. Rodriguez, Lautaro, Gonzalo Montiel, Mac Allister, Martinez
Subs: Gomez, F. Armani, Tagliafico, Gerónimo Rulli, Paredes, Pezzella, Dybala, Correa, Exequiel Palacios, Nahuel Molina, Romero, Foyth, Thiago Almada, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández
Mexico XI: G. Ochoa, Guardado, H.Moreno, Herrera, Araujo, Lozano, Luis Chávez, J. Gallardo, César Montes, Alexis Vega, Kevin Álvarez
Subs: A. Talavera, Rodolfo Cota, Rogelio Funes Mori, Jimenez, Orbelín Pineda, Henry Martín, Érick Gutiérrez, Roberto Alvarado, Jorge Sánchez, Carlos Rodríguez, Alvarez, Luis Romo, Uriel Antuna, Gerardo Arteaga, Johan Vásquez
Madeee
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vamoss Argentina true football fans will not skip without thumb up
Fofanah10
1441
Who needs a penalty??? Definitely not LIONEL ANDRES GOAT MESSI🇦🇷🐐🐐
Nandha77
990
Greatest there is, Greatest there was, Greatest there ever will be.. 🐐
MdIsmaiJenna
888
this was Messi's response true Argentinian can't pass without liking this
Footballking26
782
One goal one assist from The Magician The GOAT 🔥🔥🔥... Fernandez goal 🔥🔥🔥
J0yNg
726
1 goal 1 assist. Big players step up in BIG games. Messi God of Football.
joeejyk
607
Haters waiting for our Goat to Lose today match again be like 👇👇
RogerCule
540
GUILLERMO OCHOA:🗣 "I can stop anybody like ANYBODY but I Can Not stop Leo Messi because No One is ready for what Leo Messi is doing on the pitch, I have a huge respect for the guy!"
Bashir♡TK
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Lionel Scaloni CANNOT bench Lisandro Martínez again. Provides a whole new level of stability at the back. 87% pass accuracy, 4 clearances, 2 ground duels won, 2 recoveries, 1 aerial duel won, 1 interception. Butche 🗡️🔪
UyiGentle
467
LEO MESSI. WHEN ARGENTINA NEEDS HIM. HUGE 🌟
Nandha77
422
I'm not Crying, you're Crying😭💙🙏
IBRAHIMLM10
331
ysss ysss ysss we're alive...😭🙌
9icekidsolomon
294
🚨RECORD BROKEN: Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score in four different World Cup tournaments for Argentina. 🇦🇷🔥
Bestcoment
292
It’s a blessing to be alive and able to watch these greatest generation of football 🐐🐐
N0_N0NsENSE
247
Oh MESSI you SAVIOUR!!! 💙💙
championon
91
GIF GIF GIF!: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53374408&language=en
Wapmnort
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Lionel Scaloni CANNOT bench Lisandro Martínez again. Provides a whole new level of stability at the back. 87% pass accuracy, 4 clearances, 2 ground duels won, 2 recoveries, 1 aerial duel won, 1 interception. Butche 🗡️🔪
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He learnt a very big lesson infact he must have apologized to him
Z_i_k_k_0
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Lionel Scaloni CANNOT bench Lisandro Martínez again. Provides a whole new level of stability at the back. 87% pass accuracy, 4 clearances, 2 ground duels won, 2 recoveries, 1 aerial duel won, 1 interception. Butche 🗡️🔪
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The guy is really good you guys are lucky to have him
Jaqen_Haguar
13
1 goal 1 assist. Big players step up in BIG games. Messi God of Football.
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it's a fake joyng.. but appreciate this post 😅
sabaeknosy
13
Lionel Scaloni CANNOT bench Lisandro Martínez again. Provides a whole new level of stability at the back. 87% pass accuracy, 4 clearances, 2 ground duels won, 2 recoveries, 1 aerial duel won, 1 interception. Butche 🗡️🔪
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He played very good today
Zadeenyero10
12
Goal scorer Messi scored an incredible goal. Playmaker Messi Assisted to 2nd goal. My GOAT can do both of these.🔥🇦🇷
Wissy✅
8
Who needs a penalty??? Definitely not LIONEL ANDRES GOAT MESSI🇦🇷🐐🐐
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I bet everyone Portugal are gonna lose to both South Korea and Uruguay keep this in mind and then come thank me later
Yungswag20
8
He bows down to god thank you ya Leo messi