A double and a record: Lionel Messi didn’t make the trip to Peru for nothing…
Argentina continues its flawless performance in the Amsud zone qualifiers. Four days after their victory against Paraguay (1-0), the world champions won in Peru 2-0, thus signing a fourth success in as many matches. Enough to allow them to feel comfortable in the ranking since with its 12 points, the Albiceleste is already five steps ahead of Uruguay and Brazil.
And once again, the Argentines can thank Lionel Messi. An uncertain time due to his recent hamstring injury, the former Parisian, who started the match against Paraguay on the bench, this time was lined up from the start and showed that he was fully recovered. As evidenced by his first goal scored with first intention after a cross from Nicolas Gonzalez at the entrance to the area. And ten minutes later, the native of Rosario did it again on a ball given by Enzo Fernandez and which Julian Alvarez let pass between his legs. With a sharp strike, the seven-time Ballon d’Or put his team to safety.
And in addition to offering victory to Argentina, Lionel Messi took the opportunity to set a new record, that of goals scored in qualifying for the World Cup. With now 31 goals, he is ahead of Luis Suarez and his 29 goals. The Inter Miami player did it against his beast nemesis, Peru, against whom he had never before scored in a qualifier.
