Lionel Messi reacts after beating Poland and qualifying

La Albiceleste scored goals from Alexis Mac Allister & Julian Alvarez to secure a vital win. Mac Allister scored 46 minutes after he received Nahuel Mlina's cross.

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He was able to score past Wojciech Zczesny, Poland goalkeeper. Alvarez, Manchester City’s young forward, netted the goal in the 67th minute.

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Lionel Messi did a great job in winning, with two of his four shots hitting the target and five crucial passes.

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But, the legendary forward had a moment to think about in the 39th minutes when he saw his penalty saved and saved by Szczesny.

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Fortunately, Argentina beat Poland to win the tournament and was placed in the 16th group as winners. They now face Australia.

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Messi has taken umbrage at the fact that he missed his spot kick and has reacted positively to the win over Bialo–Czerwoni.

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He said: Anger at not having scored the penalty, but the team was stronger for it. We knew it would be a game-changer once the first goal was scored.

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