Lionel Messi Didn't Have a Shot for the First Time in 117 Matches vs. Chile

Argentina's hopes of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup received a significant boost on Thursday when they beat Chile 2-1 in Santiago.

The win moves them level on points with Paraguay in third place of the South American qualifying group, but it was a win attained without a significant contribution from star man Lionel Messi.

The Barcelona superstar failed to have a single shot in the game, ending a run of 117 matches in which he had at least taken a shot, on target or otherwise.

With three valuable points in the bag, it's a stat that's unlikely to worry head coach Gerardo Martino, but Argentina will be hoping for more from Messi in the coming rounds.

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