Two goals, one assist and another personal record surpassed. An intractable Lionel Messi led Argentina's 4-1 win against Bolivia and made it clear what his aspirations are for what is to come in the Copa América.
Messi, 34, assisted Alejandro Gómez in the opening of the scoring at six minutes at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá. The star increased the score to 32 from a penalty and defined above the goalkeeper at 41 on Monday on the last day of the group stage of the continental tournament. He also participated in the play prior to Lautaro Martínez's fourth goal at 65.
Argentina, seeking to break a 28-year streak without titles, finished leading Group A with 10 points and will play the quarterfinals against Ecuador next Saturday in Goiania. The other classifieds in the area are Uruguay (7), Paraguay (6) and Chile (5). Bolivia said goodbye last without points.