A stunning top-down angle of Lionel Messi’s stunning goal for Argentina vs Mexico is spreading like wildfire on social media.Messi scored Argentina’s first goal of the game in the 64th minute, rifling the ball past Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from 25 yards.It was a vitally important goal for Argentina, who looked out of sorts during the first half at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.Playing a little nervously following their shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia, Argentina were looking to their legendary forward for inspiration.And he provided it with an exquisite goal - his second of the tournament - midway through the second half.Read more: Lionel Messi scores stunning World Cup goal for Argentina vs Mexico
Video: Top-down angle of Messi's goal vs Mexico
The top-down angle shows Messi’s perfect first touch and strike.
Watch the footage here:
That really is an exquisite goal. One that not many players in the tournament would have been capable of scoring.
Messi wins Man of the Match award
Messi picked up the Man of the Match award for his performance against Mexico, who are now unlikely to qualify for the 2022 World Cup knockout rounds.
As well as scoring a tremendous goal, the 35-year-old also provided the assist for Enzo Fernandez to put the La Albiceleste 2-0 up in the closing stages.
Who do Argentina play next?
Argentina face Poland in their third and final Group C match on November 30.
Messi and his teammates need a victory to top the group, but a point should still be enough to see them safely through to the Round of 16.
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