Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina draws with Honduras
Messi's brace helps Argentina to a 3-0 win in a friendly match.
The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Argentina defeated Honduras 3-0 in a friendly match on Friday night, with Lionel Messi scoring twice in the first half. The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Messi opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box. He then doubled Argentina's lead in the 20th minute with a right-footed shot from inside the area.
Lautaro Martinez added a third goal for Argentina in the 69th minute. The win was Argentina's second in as many matches on their current tour of the United States.
Messi's performance was particularly impressive, as he showed no signs of slowing down despite being 35 years old. He was a constant threat to the Honduras defense and created several chances for his teammates.
The match was also notable for the debut of Enzo Fernandez, who came on as a substitute in the second half. Fernandez is one of the most promising young players in Argentina and is expected to play a major role for the national team in the future.
Argentina will now face Jamaica in another friendly match on Tuesday night in New York. The match will be Argentina's last before the World Cup, which begins in November.
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