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Official Career Goal #232FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2009/10)

Lionel Messi #232 vs Netherlands

Scored in the 24' minute for Argentina National Team on Dec 16, 2009.

Match Result2 - 0
Argentina National Team vs Netherlands
Home Venue • International Official

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #232 vs Netherlands

GK
#10
Messi (13m)
Strike Speed
88km/h
Shot Distance
13meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementTop Bins - Crossbar In
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Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 16, 2009
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderGonzalo Higuaín
Career MilestoneGoal #232 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #232 Was Scored

In the 24' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Netherlands, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Gonzalo Higuaín.

The strike occurred from approximately ~13 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #232 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #232

When did Lionel Messi score goal #232?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #232 on 2009-12-16 playing for Argentina National Team against Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2009/10 season).

What minute was goal #232 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 24' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 0 Netherlands (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #232?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Gonzalo Higuaín, from an estimated distance of ~13 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #232 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #232 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.