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Official Career Goal #499FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #499 vs Colombia

Scored in the 8' minute for Argentina National Team on Sep 5, 2015.

Match Result2 - 0
Argentina National Team vs Colombia
Away Venue • International Official

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #499 vs Colombia

GK
#10
Messi (7m)
Strike Speed
91km/h
Shot Distance
7meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Left
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Goal Specifications

Match DateSep 5, 2015
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderGonzalo Higuaín
Career MilestoneGoal #499 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #499 Was Scored

In the 8' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Colombia, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Gonzalo Higuaín.

The strike occurred from approximately ~7 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #499 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #499

When did Lionel Messi score goal #499?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #499 on 2015-09-05 playing for Argentina National Team against Colombia in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #499 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 8' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 0 Colombia (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #499?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Gonzalo Higuaín, from an estimated distance of ~7 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #499 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #499 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.