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Official Career Goal #489FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #489 vs Paraguay

Scored in the 82' minute for Argentina National Team on Apr 17, 2015.

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

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #489 vs Paraguay

Wall 9.15m
GK
#10
Messi (16m)
Strike Speed
97km/h
Shot Distance
16meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Curling Arc
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Left Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateApr 17, 2015
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryDirect Free Kick
Assist ProviderJulián Álvarez
Career MilestoneGoal #489 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #489 Was Scored

In the 82' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Paraguay, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Direct Free Kick) set up expertly by Julián Álvarez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~16 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #489 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #489

When did Lionel Messi score goal #489?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #489 on 2015-04-17 playing for Argentina National Team against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #489 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 82' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 1 Paraguay (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #489?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Direct Free Kick following an assist from Julián Álvarez, from an estimated distance of ~16 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #489 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #489 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.