Soccer - FIFA World Cup 2014 - Group F - Nigeria v Argentina - Estadio Beira-Rio
Minutes after opening the score for Argentina versus Nigeria, the match was tied. But Messi wasn't ready to let Argentina's perfect run be snapped during the group stage.
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In the last play of the first half, the Argentine master drew a perfect free-kick over the wall to let Nigerian 'keeper Enyeama helpless.
The goal was Messi's fourth in the 2014 World Cup, his fifth overall, and his last one, so far.
Argentina defeated the African side 3-2 and advanced to the round of 16 with a group-leading nine points.
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