Official Career Goal #801FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2022/23)

Lionel Messi #801 vs Croatia

Scored in the 43' minute for Argentina National Team on Jan 26, 2022.

Match Result3 - 0
Argentina National Team vs Croatia
Away Venue ‱ International Official

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation ‱ Goal #801 vs Croatia

GK
#10
Messi (17m)
Strike Speed
85km/h
Shot Distance
17meters
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 26, 2022
TournamentFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Club / TeamArgentina National Team
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderRodrigo De Paul
Career MilestoneGoal #801 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #801 Was Scored

In the 43' minute of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash between Argentina National Team and Croatia, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot ‱ Open Play) set up expertly by Rodrigo De Paul.

The strike occurred from approximately ~17 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #801 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #801

When did Lionel Messi score goal #801?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #801 on 2022-01-26 playing for Argentina National Team against Croatia in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2022/23 season).

What minute was goal #801 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 43' minute of the match. The final match result was Argentina National Team 3 - 0 Croatia (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #801?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Rodrigo De Paul, from an estimated distance of ~17 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #801 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #801 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.