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Official Career Goal #609International Friendly (2018/19)

Lionel Messi #609 vs Venezuela

Scored in the 46' minute for Argentina National Team on Jan 21, 2018.

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

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #609 vs Venezuela

GK
#10
Messi (12m)
Strike Speed
91km/h
Shot Distance
12meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Left Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateJan 21, 2018
TournamentInternational Friendly
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderGonzalo Higuaín
Career MilestoneGoal #609 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #609 Was Scored

In the 46' minute of the International Friendly clash between Argentina National Team and Venezuela, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Gonzalo Higuaín.

The strike occurred from approximately ~12 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #609 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #609

When did Lionel Messi score goal #609?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #609 on 2018-01-21 playing for Argentina National Team against Venezuela in the International Friendly (2018/19 season).

What minute was goal #609 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 46' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 1 Venezuela (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #609?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Gonzalo Higuaín, from an estimated distance of ~12 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #609 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #609 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.