Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal for Argentina from the penalty spot against Ecuador.
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Messi leads Argentina to WC qualifying win

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador.
May 17, 2023, 12:13 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Argentina
Ecuador
  • KO
  • 13
  • 21
  • 43
  • HT
  • 45
  • 64
  • 66
  • 76
  • 78
  • 79
  • 84
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 1, Ecuador 0.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Argentina 1, Ecuador 0.
90'+4'
Attempt missed. Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lionel Messi.
Match Stats
ARGECU
Possession
58.1%
41.958.1
41.9%
Shots on Goal
2
0
Shot Attempts
8
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
6
1
Saves
0
1