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Lionel Messi failed to convert from the penalty spot as Argentina play Austria in the second round of Group J. He can break Miroslav Klose's record for most goals in World Cup history if he scores in this match.
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Back from the break and Austria are keeping the pressure on Argentina. Ralf Rangnick really transformed this team.
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And that's exactly why they need this water break to turn down the heat.
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No one could keep hold of the ball for more than 30 seconds in this game. What a fierce battle in the midfield.
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An amazing run by Messi into the box after Martinez's pass, but he didn't shoot right away and that hesitation gave time for the Austria defender to clear it.
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It's obvious that Austria are a completely different story compared to Algeria. There was almost no space in the midfield for Argentina with their high-pressing play.
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Marcel Sabitzer, winning his 100th Austria cap today, takes a free kick from the left, but it was at the near post and was easily cleared.
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Maybe that was fair, since the penalty call was a bit harsh on Austria. It was basically 50-50 in that play.
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Messi misses the penalty!
It was not a good penalty from the Argentina captain as he put it wide to the right after trying to trick the goalkeeper. The 17th World Cup goal is still awaiting him.
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Penalty for Argentina!
The Austria defender tackled Martinez first before touching the ball and the referee pointed at the penalty spot. The taker is no other than Messi, and he has a chance to break the all-time scoring record at the World Cup.
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Lautaro Martinez went down in the box after Messi’s through ball. The referee decided to review the play on VAR and...
Just one more goal against Austria would make Messi the all-time scorer in World Cup history. This is the biggest of the three records awaiting the Argentina captain.
The second record also involves Klose. The victory against Algeria was Messi's 16th World Cup win, equaling the former German international's record. If Argentina defeat Austria, Messi will have 17 World Cup wins and become the player with the most wins in the tournament's history.
The remaining record is more specific. His left-footed opening goal against Algeria was Messi's fifth goal from outside the penalty area in a World Cup, equaling the record of Brazilian legend Rivelino. If he continues to score from outside the penalty area, Messi will become the player with the most long-range goals in World Cup history.
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