Argentina superstar Lionel Messi scores a free-kick goal against the United States on Tuesday, June 21. Messi also had a couple of assists in the match, which Argentina won 4-0 to clinch a spot in the Copa America final.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi scores a free-kick goal against the United States on Tuesday, June 21. Messi also had a couple of assists in the match, which Argentina won 4-0 to clinch a spot in the Copa America final.
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Ezequiel Lavezzi opened the scoring in the third minute, heading a Messi pass over American goalkeeper Brad Guzan. The match was played in front of more than 70,000 fans in Houston.
Ezequiel Lavezzi opened the scoring in the third minute, heading a Messi pass over American goalkeeper Brad Guzan. The match was played in front of more than 70,000 fans in Houston.
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Lavezzi celebrates the early goal.
Lavezzi celebrates the early goal.
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Gyasi Zardes slides to win possession for the United States.
Gyasi Zardes slides to win possession for the United States.
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Messi curled in a phenomenal free kick to make the score 2-0 in the 32nd minute.
Messi curled in a phenomenal free kick to make the score 2-0 in the 32nd minute.
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Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero grabs a ball against the United States.
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero grabs a ball against the United States.
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Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (No. 9) had two goals in the match, both in the second half.
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (No. 9) had two goals in the match, both in the second half.
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Lavezzi was injured after he fell over a billboard trying to control a ball in the air. He had to be substituted.
Lavezzi was injured after he fell over a billboard trying to control a ball in the air. He had to be substituted.
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A U.S. fan is seen before the match at NRG Stadium.
A U.S. fan is seen before the match at NRG Stadium.
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Argentina fans -- and even one U.S. fan -- show their support for Messi before the start of the match.
Argentina fans -- and even one U.S. fan -- show their support for Messi before the start of the match.
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