#2 Most Goals scored by a substitute in a Copa America Match
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Almost 57 years later, on 10th June 2016, Messi came on in the 61st minute against Panama at Soldier Field in Chicago Illinois, USA. Argentina were already leading 1-0, thanks to an Otamendi goal in the 7th minute.
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It took Messi only 7 minutes to find the back of the net, as he extended Argentina's lead to 2-0. In the 78th minute, Messi scored his second of the night and 9 minutes later, he had completed his hattrick.
Aguero added another goal in the 90th minute as Argentina won the game 5-0 and Messi equalled the record of most goals scored by a substitute in a Copa America Match - 3.
Edited by Debjyoti Samanta