Goal.com · Nov 18, 2020
'We needed it' - Messi delighted as Argentina bounce back with win against Peru
Lionel Messi praised Argentina's performance against Peru and believes they are only getting stronger.
Nicolas Gonzalez and Lautaro Martinez scored first-half goals in Lima on Tuesday, lifting Lionel Scaloni's men to a third win in four World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 11 games, while they have won their past three away qualifiers – something they had not achieved since 2000.
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Messi was pleased with Argentina's display, which came five days after their draw at home to Paraguay.
"Happy with the victory, we needed it after the game we played the other day," the star said, via Argentina's Twitter account.