Argentina have suddenly extended their lead over Venezuela in the second half to finish their lastqualifier at home strongly. Shortly after Angel Di Maria scored a beautiful chip, Lionel Messi made it three despite a bad finish.
With this result, La Albiceleste extend their unbeaten run to 30 games to continue holding the world record and head into the next FIFA World Cup in high spirits. The atmosphere at La Bombonera was electric and Messi’s goal send the crowd even wilder.
Nicolas Gonzalez put the hosts in front in the first halfafter many effortsand from then on Argentina would continue to have control of the game. In the second half, Lionel Scaloni‘s men secured a commanding winto head into Qatar 2022 in high spirits.
Watch: Lionel Messi scores third goal for Argentina vs Venezuela with awkward finish
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