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Official Career Goal #217FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2009/10)

Lionel Messi #217 vs Ecuador

Scored in the 57' minute for Argentina National Team on Sep 11, 2009.

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

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #217 vs Ecuador

GK
#10
Messi (13m)
Strike Speed
95km/h
Shot Distance
13meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Right Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Left
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Goal Specifications

Match DateSep 11, 2009
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodRight Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderRodrigo De Paul
Career MilestoneGoal #217 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #217 Was Scored

In the 57' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Ecuador, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Right Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Rodrigo De Paul.

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 away encounter.

Goal #217 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #217

When did Lionel Messi score goal #217?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #217 on 2009-09-11 playing for Argentina National Team against Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2009/10 season).

What minute was goal #217 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 57' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 2 - 0 Ecuador (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #217?

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

What milestone does goal #217 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #217 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.