He was the driving force as Argentina look to win back-to-back Olympic gold.
Beijing: Masterful Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a hard-fought 1-0 win over a gutsy Australia on Sunday, with Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi scoring the decisive goal following waves of pressure.
The Barcelona superstar was the driving force as Argentina look to win back-to-back Olympic gold, but it wasn't easy against an Australian defence that stood firm and soaked up attack after attack.
Lavezzi made the breakthrough with 14 minutes left after a slick move involving Messi, captain Juan Riquelme and Benfica's Angel Di Maria that ended with the Napoli man volleying home with the side of his foot.
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