And brings his tournament tally to six goals. He’s now scored in seven consecutive World Cup appearances, which is another record. To suggest there are some happy people in the stadium would be an understatement.
This was a free kick. Messi had already taken one soon after coming on, though it did not hit its target. This one does. It’s awarded after he’s fouled some 20 metres from goal, and he bends it around the wall and past the watching keeper, who possibly could have gotten to it had he not been heading for the other direction and frozen on the spot.
Jordan 1-3 Argentina, 80 minutes
Messi takes the free kick.AP Photo/Julio Cortez
It’s heading for the gap.Getty Images
And out the other side of the wall.Getty Images