Lionel Messi (60’) scored in first Gillette Stadium appearance as Argentina advanced to the Copa America Centenario semifinals. Gonzalo Higuain (8’, 28’) opened the scoring, Jose Salomon Rondon (70’) cut the deficit and substitute Erik Lamela (71’) concluded the scoring. Sergio Romero saved an attempted chipped penalty kick by Venezuela’s Luis Seijas (43’). [Read more…] about June 18, 2016 — Argentina 4:1 Venezuela, Copa America Centenario quarterfinals, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 59,183)
Lionel Messi
June 18, 2016 – Lionel Messi scores for Argentina in first Gillette Stadium appearance
Leo Messi converted in the 60th minute, after Gonzalo Higuain (8’, 28’) opened the scoring for Argentina in a 4-1 victory over Venezuela. Jose Salomon Rondon cut the deficit in the 70th minute and substitute Erik Lamela added Argentina’s final goal in the 71st minute. Sergio Romero saved an attempted chipped penalty kick by Venezuela’s Luis Seijas in the 43rd minute. [Read more…] about June 18, 2016 – Lionel Messi scores for Argentina in first Gillette Stadium appearance