FIFA World Cup: Messi keeps Argentina's hopes alive with a win over Mexico
All teams in group C now have chance to qualify for round of 16
DOHA: Lionel Messi led Argentina from the front as they beat Mexico by 2-0 to keep their round of 16 qualification hopes alive in FIFA World Cup 2022.
Messi's clean strike in the 64th minute gave Argentina a much-needed breakthrough after coming from an upset defeat at the hands of minnows Saudi Arabia.
The two teams had a pretty frustrating first half where they both tried chances but couldn't finish it off well.
After scoring a convincing goal, Messi registered his name with most goals (8) in FIFA World Cup history.
In 87th minute, Enzo Fernandez netted the ball to ensure a comeback victory for world number three side.
The emotion-filled victory for Argentina took them to second position in group C with three points.
Argentina will next face Poland meanwhile Mexico, who sit on the last position in group C with only a point, will take on Saudi Arabia in their last group game. Both matches will be held on December 1.
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