How much he had been waiting for this.
Lionel Messi scored his first goal tonight (Saturday) in the knockout stages of the World Cup, on the biggest stage of all, and in the most symbolic game of all - his 1000th appearance in his career in all formats.
It happened in the 36th minute, with a flat and accurate pass straight to the net, which put Argentina up 0:1 over Australia in the round of 16.
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* Until tonight, Messi recorded nine games, 791 minutes and 24 shots on goal without scoring in the World Cup.
* Messi overtook Diego Maradona with his ninth World Cup goal.
He is only one away from Gabriel Batistuta, Albiceleste's all-time top scorer.
* The flea noted his 22nd goal in major tournaments - like his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
* Messi is involved in 16 goals in World Cups (goals + assists), like Thomas Muller.
He is three away from comparing the record of Miroslav Klose and the Brazilian Ronaldo.
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