SamuelMessi hits hat-trick and two assists to secure 3pts for Argentina, as the home side enjoys 6-0 win over Bolivia in their 2026 World qualifier in Bueno Aires. Lautaro Martinez, Thiago Almada and Alvarez were also on the scoresheet.
After been held in a 1-1 draw against Venezuela in their last match, the Argentina side came back to their winning form as they displayed an impressive performance last night.
Messi started the show in the 19th min, as he was assisted by Lautaro who made good use of the ball after a terrible mistake by the Boilivian defender, allowing Messi pick up the ball before slotting it into the back of the net.
Just few minutes before the end of the first half, messi unselfishly squares the ball across the area to Lautaro to tap in the ball into the net for the second goal in the 43rd minute. Just 2 minutes later Messi recorded his second assist by finding Julian Alvarez inside the penalty box from a quick free kick, giving the home side 3:0 win at half time.
46th min into the second half, Enzo Fernandez show cased some brilliant technique as he produced a beautiful lofted cross into the box, finding Nicolas Otamendi head as he converts into a sweet goal, but his effort was ruled out for an offside. But later on in the 69th min Thiago Almada extended the lead.
Messi sealed up the show after scoring twice in two minutes, both in the 84th and 86th minute. Bringing up to his 10th international hat-trick.
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After an historic win and a five goals involvement for the Argentina star, Messi records his 10th international hat-trick along side Ronaldo.
It was the first time any player had recorded such goal involvement in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier since 2011, when Suarez scored four goals against Chile.
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