Messi edges closer to another milestone after moving to within two goals of Maradona's record goal tally for Argentina
Lionel Messi moved to within two goals of Diego Maradona in Argentina's all-time scoring list with his 32nd for his country as they beat Venezuela 3-0 in World Cup qualifying.
Messi, who stated his World Cup goal once again in midweek, is at the fulcrum of everything that is good about a dynamic team coached by Alejandro Sabella in which midfielders Javier Mascherano, Fernando Gago and Walter Montillo also shone.
No mistake: Lionel Messi netted from the spot to help Argentina to a 3-0 win over Venezuela
Messi, who converted a penalty, is two goals short of the 34 Diego Maradona scored for Argentina, while Gonzalo Higuain's brace put him top of the South American scorers chart. 'Our forward line are among the best in the world,' said coach Alejandro Sabella.
Messi will play against Bolivia on Tuesday in La Paz, where visiting teams suffer the effects of the high altitude. Argentina lost 6-1 on their last visit.
Taking the plaudits: Gonzalo Higuain (second left), who netted a brace in Buenos Aires celebrates with Messi, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Pablo Zabaleta and Walter Montillo
Colombia kept up the chase on group leaders Argentina with a 5-0 demolition of Bolivia. The duo are the front runners in the nine-nation South American group.
Record holder: Diego Maradona hit the last of his 34 international goals against Greece in the 1994 World Cup.
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