WATCH: Magical Messi assist allows Molina to open scoring against Netherlands in World Cup quarter-final

• Messi evaded Nathan Ake to play ball through
• Molina got onto pass and fired in opening goal
• Argentina in the lead in quarter-final

WHAT HAPPENED? Argentina went ahead in the World Cup quarter-final on Friday with Messi winning space for himself against Oranje defender Nathan Ake before feeding Molina through with a lovely pass.

Lionel Messi ➡️ Nahuel Molina!

Argentina are in front 👏

Watch on @BBCiPlayer or @BBCOne, or listen on @BBCSounds 📺💻🎧#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 9, 2022

ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD 🔥

Nahuel Molina puts Argentina on top 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/ni5WtkJd7y

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 9, 2022

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi now has three goals and two assists in the 2022 World Cup, having played a pivotal role in Argentina making it to the quarter-finals.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA? Should the Albiceleste hold on to their lead and progress, they will meet Croatia in the semi-finals of the competition.