Goal #222

Argentina vs Colombia (2011)

Lionel Messi scored the 222nd goal of his career on November 15, 2011, playing for Argentina against Colombia in Barranquilla, in the 2014 World Cup qualifying. The goal levelled the game at 1–1; the match finished 2–1.

It was his 19th goal for Argentina and his 2nd against Colombia.

It was his 53rd goal of 2011. From here he needed 778 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

November 15, 2011

Team

Argentina

Opponent

Colombia

Competition

2014 World Cup qualifying

City

Barranquilla

Score after the goal

1–1

Final score

2–1

Goal in the match

1 / 1