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Official Career Goal #179La Liga (2008/09)

Lionel Messi #179 vs Arsenal FC

Scored in the 30' minute for FC Barcelona on Aug 15, 2008.

Match Result3 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC
Home Venue • Domestic League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #179 vs Arsenal FC

GK
#10
Messi (14m)
Strike Speed
79km/h
Shot Distance
14meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Right Foot
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle
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Goal Specifications

Match DateAug 15, 2008
TournamentLa Liga
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodRight Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderDani Alves
Career MilestoneGoal #179 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #179 Was Scored

In the 30' minute of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Right Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Dani Alves.

The strike occurred from approximately ~14 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #179 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #179

When did Lionel Messi score goal #179?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #179 on 2008-08-15 playing for FC Barcelona against Arsenal FC in the La Liga (2008/09 season).

What minute was goal #179 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 30' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 3 - 0 Arsenal FC (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #179?

The goal was executed with the Right Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Dani Alves, from an estimated distance of ~14 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #179 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #179 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.