Messi scores as Argentina beat Australia 2-0 in Beijing

Lionel Messi scored early, leading Argentina to a 2-0 win against Australia in an international friendly at the Workers Stadium on June 15

Just two minutes into the match, Messi intercepted a cross near the penalty area.

He dribbled past a defender before dispatching a curling left-foot shot into the net

Pezzellas substitute increased the lead to 2-0 in the 68th minute with a header into the center of the goal box.

Both teams put up an exhilarating match that kept the spectators on their toes until the final whistle.

The friendly match attracted more than 50,000 Chinese football fans to the stadium.

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over Australia in the Round of 16.