Argentina players celebrate after scoring a goal against Venezuela in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.
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Messi scores on Argentina return in win over Venezuela

Argentina scored twice in three minutes late in the second half, including a curiously mis-hit effort from Lionel Messi, to beat Venezuela 3-0.
May 16, 2023, 11:58 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Argentina
Venezuela
  • KO
  • 12
  • 35
  • HT
  • 45
  • 62
  • 64
  • 67
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 77
  • 79
  • 82
  • 83
  • 87
  • 88
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 3, Venezuela 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Argentina 3, Venezuela 0.
90'+4'
Jefferson Savarino (Venezuela) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
ARGVEN
Possession
72.8%
27.272.8
27.2%
Shots on Goal
6
1
Shot Attempts
16
3
Yellow Cards
0
4
Corner Kicks
2
1
Saves
1
3