Lionel Messi could have saved Argentina’s World Cup hopes Saturday when he fired them into the lead towards Mexico.
- Messi scored from outdoors the field
- Despatched ball rolling previous Mexico goalkeeper
- Should-win for Argentina after Saudi Arabia loss
WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina hero despatched a low shot from outdoors the field previous Guillermo Ochoa to offer the Albiceleste the benefit of their second recreation of the match.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Argentina have been in dire want of three factors heading into the conflict after happening 2-1 to Saudi Arabia of their opening match.
WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA? Messi and his team-mates will look to safe their place within the second spherical of the match by getting a optimistic end result towards Poland on November 30.