Argentina vs UAE highlights: Watch all the goals as Messi, Di Maria shine in 5-0 friendly win

Fifth and final goal of the night, Joaquin Correa finished with a stroke of luck, but credit to Rodrigo de Paul for keeping his composure in the build-up, beats a couple of players, sets it up on a plate for Correa, who finishes to put the icing on the cake. 

¡EL QUINTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DE #ARGENTINA, LO HIZO JOAQUÍN CORREA!#VamosArgentina pic.twitter.com/OK1ZVkhle5

— Argentina Gol (@BocaJrsGolArg) November 16, 2022

Di Maria then assisted Leo Messi's goal, who scored with his weaker right foot, leaving the keeper rooted to his spot. Di Maria scored two goals, one assist, Messi one goal, one assist. 

¡EL CUARTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DE #ARGENTINA, LO HIZO LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI CUCCITTINI!#VamosArgentina pic.twitter.com/P8rt8VzTGD

— Argentina Gol (@BocaJrsGolArg) November 16, 2022

Di Mari's second goal, another piece of classic cruise control, beats two players including the UAE goalkeeper and then finishes into an empty net. 

¡EL TERCEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DE #ARGENTINA, DOBLETE DE ÁNGEL DE MARÍA#VamosArgentina pic.twitter.com/Y4fL7U1rB6

— Argentina Gol (@BocaJrsGolArg) November 16, 2022

Argentina's second goal, probably the best goal of the night, the teasing delivery from Acuna and Di Maria latches onto it first time, the thunderbolt ends up in the net giving the UAE goalie no chance whatsoever!

¡EL SEGUNDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DE #ARGENTINA, LO HIZO ÁNGEL DE MARÍA!#VamosArgentina pic.twitter.com/bxgzHLLT10

— Argentina Gol (@BocaJrsGolArg) November 16, 2022

Argentina's first goal, Messi sets up Julian Alvarez in the 17th minute, the Man City striker didn't miss from close range. 

¡ DE #ARGENTINA, LO HIZO JULIÁN ÁLVAREZ!#VamosArgentina pic.twitter.com/3D71ZsCxYe

— Argentina Gol (@BocaJrsGolArg) November 16, 2022

Stay tuned because you can all the goal scored by Lionel Messi's Argentina in their 5-0 win over UAE. Watch all the highlights and important moments from the FIFA World Cup friendly. 

LIVE| Argentina vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Full time, ARG beat UAE 5-0

Argentina have defeated UAE 5-0! Tha's it then here from UAE, Lionel Messi set up Julian Alvarez for the first goal, a brace from Angel Di Maria, Messi himself scored one goal, followed by another from Joquin Correa to seal an easy win for Argentina. They have outclassed their opponents, and possibly sent out a statement to other teams! BEWARE ARGENTINA ARE COMING!

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: UAE miss golden chance to score

How did that not go in? UAE missed two golden opportunities to score a goal against mighty Argentina, first Martinez made a great save and later his defenders cleared the ball on the line, from the subsequent rebound. UAE have looked a lot more threatening in second half but have not been able to take the chances with came their way. 

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Joaquin Correa scores!

Fifth goal for Argentina, Joaquin Correa gets on the scoresheet, he was sent through on goal after some good work from Rodrigo de Paul, finds his teammate who did not make any mistake, found the net with ease.

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Second half begins

What a cracking start to this second half! UAE have already tested Argentina twice, they've tested Martinez once, and rattled the bar as well. UAE come flying out of the blocks in the second half, can they get themselves a goal and shift the momentum?

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Messi scores, ARG 4-0 up!

Argentina are running riot here, they have scored again, Messi on the scoresheet as he gets a through ball from Di Maria, beat two defenders in his trail and finishes with aplomb with his right (weaker) foot! Celebrates with his iconic celebration, and Argentina have all but sealed the contest. They're 4-0 up at half-time. 

 LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Di Maria strikes again! ARG 3-0 up!

Argentina are running away with this, intricate play in the middle saw the ball being fed to Angel Di Maria who beats the goalie and tapped the ball into an empty net. This is a commanding display from Argentina who have already wrapped up the game, taking a 3-0 lead. 

 LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Di Maria strikes again! ARG 3-0 up!

Argentina are running away with this, intricate play in the middle saw the ball being fed to Angel Di Maria who beats the goalie and tapped the ball into an empty net. This is a commanding display from Argentina who have already wrapped up the game, taking a 3-0 lead. 

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Argentina 2-0 up!

Angel Di Maria scores, Marcos Acuna with a beautiful cross and Di Maria smashes it first time into the net! You won't see a more beautiful goal than this today what a stunning hit that was from the veteran, Argentina have doubled their lead and they are in the driving seat. How many more can they get today?

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: GOAL for Argentina, Alvarez scores!

Leo Messi turns the provider as he sets up Julian Alvarez after being sent through on goal, that was utter selflessness from Messi, as he teed up his team-mate and Alvarez was never going to miss from six yards, Argentina go up 1-0. 

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Kick-off!

Annnnd we'res off! Argentina in their changed away strip with dark blue shades attacking from left to right, UAE in their renowned white kit attacking from the right side of the pitch. Must be a good watch this one. 

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Teams are out, kick-off shortly

National anthems are being played as both sides have lined up, this if the final test, the final preparation as Messi leads out his forces for the final time before the World Cup. We can see plenty of Messi fans in the stadium, tonight is going to be about him, can he mark it with a goal?

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: UAE Lineup- 
 

Khalid Eisa, Shaheen Abdul Rahman, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Alhasan Saleh, Khaled Al Dhahani, Abdullah Hamad, Ali Saleem, Abdullah Ramadan, Harib Abdullah, Caio Canedo, Ali Mabkhout

Our National Team lineup for today's match against Argentina ..#UAENT pic.twitter.com/lvucRhQHdx

— @UAEFNT) November 16, 2022

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Lineups are out!
 

Argentina playing XI: Emiliano Martinez; Juan Foyth, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo de Paul, Marcos Acuna, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Nicolas Otamendi, Mac Allister, Lisandro Martinez

#SelecciónMayor - Amistoso

 ¡Once inicial confirmado!

Así formará @Argentina para el encuentro ante Emiratos Árabes Unidos pic.twitter.com/aTxMXxCnz1

— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) November 16, 2022

LIVE| Argentian vs UAE FIFA World Cup friendly: Lionel Messi starts, team news

According to latest reports, Lionel Messi is indeed starting the match and will be given a run-in by head coach Scaloni. Julian Alvarez and Angel Di Maria will be leading the line, with Messi in behind them. Rodrigo de Paul, Mac Allister and Leandro Paredes will be in the midfield.

All eyes are on the main-man Lionel Messi who is starting the friendly and will be looking to inspire his team past UAE, who have done reasonably well in their recent fixtures. Argentina will be looking to gain some momentum before facing off against Saudi Arabia on November 22. 

Messi will be hoping to lift his first ever World Cup title and it will be the fifth time he will appear in the World Cup finals. Argentina lost the World Cup final in 2014, but they will be hoping to make up for it in Qatar 2022. 

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of FIFA World Cup 2022 friendly between Argentina and UAE which will be the final match for Lionel Messi's side to finalise their preparations for the FIFA World Cup. Watch this space for all the latest updates and live score.