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Official Career Goal #359La Liga (2012/13)

Lionel Messi #359 vs Valencia CF

Scored in the 17' minute for FC Barcelona on Aug 18, 2012.

Match Result4 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF
Away Venue • Domestic League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #359 vs Valencia CF

GK
#10
Messi (20m)
Strike Speed
83km/h
Shot Distance
20meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle
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Goal Specifications

Match DateAug 18, 2012
TournamentLa Liga
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderJordi Alba
Career MilestoneGoal #359 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #359 Was Scored

In the 17' minute of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Jordi Alba.

The strike occurred from approximately ~20 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #359 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #359

When did Lionel Messi score goal #359?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #359 on 2012-08-18 playing for FC Barcelona against Valencia CF in the La Liga (2012/13 season).

What minute was goal #359 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 17' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Valencia CF (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #359?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Jordi Alba, from an estimated distance of ~20 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #359 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #359 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.