Lionel Messi strikes back with two goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru

 



Lionel Messi scored two goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Messi's goals were his 105th and 106th at senior international level, and they helped Argentina to maintain their unbeaten record in World Cup qualifying.


Messi opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a clinical finish from inside the penalty area. He doubled Argentina's lead just 10 minutes later with another low strike. Messi was denied a hat-trick in the second half by a close offside call, but he had already done enough to help Argentina to victory.