Lionel Messi, one of the best forwards in the World Cup, scored in stoppage time on Saturday to lift Argentina over Iran. Messi’s beautiful goal in the 91st minute secured his nation’s spot in the knockout rounds.
Messi put a beautiful move on an Iranian defender and bent a shot with his left foot. Iran goalkeeper Agustin Orion had no chance to save the ball, as Messi placed it perfectly. The reaction of this Argentina fan said it all.
Argentina is considered one of the best teams in the tournament, and no one expected Iran to play them evenly for 90 minutes. Messi’s goal was the definition of a heartbreaker.
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