Lionel Messi from Argentina (photo Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) Lionel Messi has set a new record for most of the assists in men’s international football during the victory in Argentina 6-0 over Puerto Rico in a friendly match at Chase 15 October. The match began with Argentina, which controlled the possession, although Puerto Rico created a timely chance when Antonetti’s medium field required spectacular savings from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Argentina opened scoring at the 13th minute, when Messi’s shot hit the attachment, with Nicolas Gonzalez Volleyball before Mac Allister headed for the lead 1-0. Messi then provided his first assistance with the exact passage of Montiel, who scored with a powerful salvo to double Argentina’s advantage. The third goal went through Alexis after a fast passing sequence broke through the defense of Puerto Rico. The other half saw that Argentina maintains its dominance despite several substitutions, including the introduction of Anibal Morena and Rivero. Nicolas Gonzalez scored a fourth goal with a diverted shot. Messi’s play continued when he set the fifth goal and found Nicolas Gonzalez, who joined the finish with Lautar Martinez. The final goal also went through Messi’s creativity, because his return passage again found Martinez, who completed his strut clinical goal to become 6-0. The match showed Argentina’s attacking bravery and Messi’s continuing perfection in creating goals for his teammates and further consolidating his inheritance in international football.
