Argentina 2-0 Mexico: Messi magic messes up Mexico, draws GOAT praises from Nigerians

The Paris Saint-Germain ace delivered the products for his nation on the level when he was wanted essentially the most on Saturday evening

Lionel Messi produced two moments of inspiration to elevate Argentina to a 2-0 win over Mexico on the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Messi scored one and assisted the opposite to tug Argentina again from the sting of elimination and powered them to their first win of the match.

Argentina suffered a impolite shock of their opening Group C match when the reigning Copa America champions fell to an sudden 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia. Messi netted a first-half penalty in that encounter to lift his World Cup report to seven objectives.

One other loss to Mexico on the Lusail Stadium on Saturday would have ended Argentina’s hopes of lifting the World trophy and despatched the South People on an early journey again residence.

And Mexico appeared able to spoil the occasion for Messi and co as they saved the title favourites at bay through the opening half.

Argentina wanted a second of pure magic to unlock the cussed Mexican defence, and it lastly got here from the boots of their little magician simply previous the hour mark.

Stationed on the fringe of the Mexico space, Messi obtained a go from Angel Di Maria earlier than driving a depraved effort into the underside nook for the opener.

The legendary ahead then laid on the go for Enzo Fernandez to double Argentina’s lead shortly earlier than the full-time whistle.

Nigerians applaud Messi’s masterclass

A number of Nigerian soccer followers are among the many many worldwide who think about Messi the best participant of all time, GOAT.

And in reacting to Messi’s sensible objective, many Nigerians have been fast to level out that it’s in such moments that the previous Barcelona icon reinforces their perception that he has no equal within the sport.

Under are a few of their reactions:

“That’s the rationale why Messi stays GOAT …Messi Fc all the way in which!..what a objective!…drop some love for ur favourite.. Argentina give us scorching.” – King James

That is the rationale why Messi stays GOAT …Messi Fc all the way in which!..what a objective!…drop some love for ur favourite ❤️.. Argentina give us scorching?? pic.twitter.com/cxtQMiCdQH

— king James? (@james74227) November 26, 2022

“Aim from outdoors the field, na why we dey name am GOAT.” – Mbah 

Aim from outdoors the field , na why we dey name am GOAT ?

— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) November 26, 2022

Messi is the One.

— Mo-Mo? (@Morris_Monye) November 26, 2022

Once you see Lionel Messi with that Budweiser trophy for right this moment’s sport, relaxation assured it wouldn’t be a recognition contest reward!

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) November 26, 2022

When his nation wanted him essentially the most, LIONEL ANDRE MESSI stepped up a delivered a objective and help to make sure that Argentina received 2-0
The Best Participant Of All Time ? pic.twitter.com/eVScdMCp10

— H A R R I S O N (@mornyharrisonn) November 26, 2022

Following the victory over Mexico, Argentina now boast three factors to go second behind Poland (4 factors) in Group C.

A win over Poland of their final group sport will see Messi and his teammates qualify for the Spherical of 16.