Official Career Goal #499FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #499 vs Colombia

Scored in the 8' minute for Argentina National Team on Sep 5, 2015.

Match Result2 - 0
Argentina National Team vs Colombia
Away Venue • International Official

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #499 vs Colombia

GK
#10
Messi (7m)
Strike Speed
91km/h
Shot Distance
7meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Left

Goal Specifications

Match DateSep 5, 2015
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderGonzalo Higuaín
Career MilestoneGoal #499 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #499 Was Scored

In the 8' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Colombia, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootOpen Play) set up expertly by Gonzalo Higuaín.

The strike occurred from approximately ~7 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #499 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #499

When did Lionel Messi score goal #499?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #499 on 2015-09-05 playing for Argentina National Team against Colombia in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #499 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 8' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 0 Colombia (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #499?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Gonzalo Higuaín, from an estimated distance of ~7 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #499 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #499 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.