An inspired Lionel Messi performance ended Keanu Baccus’ incredible World Cup journey as the battling Aussies were narrowly beaten by Argentina.
St Mirren star Baccus was handed his first start in arguably the biggest Socceroos clash in the country’s history, as they looked to reach the quarter final stage for the first ever time.
Unfortunately they found seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi still at his dazzling best, with the 35-year-old PSG superstar calmly slotting home the opener in the first half after a very positive start from the Aussies.