Official Career Goal #245FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2009/10)

Lionel Messi #245 vs Mexico

Scored in the 13' minute for Argentina National Team on Feb 24, 2009.

Match Result2 - 1
Argentina National Team vs Mexico
Away Venue • International Official

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #245 vs Mexico

GK
#10
Messi (26m)
Strike Speed
110km/h
Shot Distance
26meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.04xG
Header
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle

Goal Specifications

Match DateFeb 24, 2009
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodHeader
Goal CategoryIndividual Run
Assist ProviderJulián Álvarez
Career MilestoneGoal #245 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #245 Was Scored

In the 13' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Mexico, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (HeaderIndividual Run) set up expertly by Julián Álvarez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~26 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #245 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #245

When did Lionel Messi score goal #245?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #245 on 2009-02-24 playing for Argentina National Team against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2009/10 season).

What minute was goal #245 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 13' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 1 Mexico (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #245?

The goal was executed with the Header via a Individual Run following an assist from Julián Álvarez, from an estimated distance of ~26 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #245 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #245 of Lionel Messi's official career tally on the quest toward 1000 career goals. It stands as a crucial competitive goal in his career trajectory.