DALLAS: Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Lionel Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J.
The defending champions broke through before half-time when Messi initiated a slick move, then timed his run to meet Facundo Medina’s low cross and finish first-time into the bottom corner.
Two goals, a missed penalty and a new record.
Just another day in the life of Lionel Messi. He stands with his teammates in a line as they salute the Argentina fans.
Argentina are through to the round of 32 and Messi has his 17th and 18th World Cup goals.
There are no words left to describe him.
