Argentina Thrashes Estonia 5-0 in FIFA Friendly, Messi Scores Five

Match Summary

Argentina vs Estonia

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Argentina dominated Estonia 5-0 in a friendly match held in Pamplona, Spain. The victory extends Argentina's winning streak and further solidifies their status as one of the favorites for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi put on a spectacular performance, scoring all five goals for Argentina. This marks the second time in his illustrious career that he has scored five goals in a single match, and the first time for the Argentina national team.

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Argentina controlled the match from the outset, with Messi opening the scoring in the 11th minute. He added further goals in the 36th, 45th, 49th, and 71st minutes to complete his historic performance.

Estonia struggled to contain Argentina's attacking prowess throughout the match, failing to register a single shot on target. The result was a comprehensive victory for Argentina and a disappointing outing for the Estonian side.

Argentina will be pleased with their display as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, where they will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland in Group C.