Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Ecuador in Argentina's World Cup qualifying victory.
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Messi golazo sees Argentina win 1st WC qualifier

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.
Sep 7, 2023, 11:35 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Argentina
Ecuador
  • KO
  • HT
  • 61
  • 62
  • 67
  • 68
  • 77
  • 78
  • 81
  • 82
  • 89
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 1, Ecuador 0.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Argentina 1, Ecuador 0.
90'+3'
Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Match Stats
ARGECU
Possession
70.8%
29.270.8
29.2%
Shots on Goal
4
3
Shot Attempts
13
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
4
2
Saves
3
2