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Lionel Messi steps off bench and scores to cap Argentina's World Cup win over Jordan
Give him half an hour and he will leave a mark that lasts for ever. Lionel Messi’s arrival from the bench had preoccupied the overwhelming majority of those under this vast roof, to the extent that the play before it felt almost self-consciously like a prelude. There was no risk, no edge, to an encounter between two sides who knew their fates so why not bask in seeing a little more history being made?
TL;DR
- Lionel Messi scored a late free-kick goal after coming on as a substitute.
- Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also scored for Argentina.
- Argentina made nine changes to their squad, resting key players.
- Jordan scored a goal through Moussa Al-Tamari.
- The win ensures Argentina progresses in the World Cup.