In Argentina's last World Cup match against Mexico, apart from Mez scoring a World Cup goal, the backup midfielder Ansel Fernandez scored a spectacular goal to seal a 2-0 win for the team, making the 21-year-old star the youngest World Cup goal scorer for Argentina in the last 16 years since Mez in 2006.
One of the fastest rising Argentinean players in recent years, Ansel Fernandes joined Benfica from A-League side River Plate in the summer and has been in fine form, scoring three goals in 24 games in all competitions for the Portuguese Premier League rivals, as well as making three assists in the league.
Anfey, who specializes in organizing transmissions and has been accused of playing like Argentinean star Joaquín, was only awarded the
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A first time starter, this is only the fifth time for Argentina, and he scored his first international goal, which is a pleasant surprise.
After the match, Ansel Fernandes said that his dream has finally come true: I've always wanted to wear Argentina's jersey and score in the World Cup, and now it's finally come true, I'm very happy, and we deserve to win this match. Both Ansel Fernandez and Mez are young and ambitious, and he may become the soul of Argentina's new generation in the future.
It's worth noting that after Argentina's loss in the 2016 Copa America final, Mez had considered quitting the
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The then 15-year-old Ansel Fernandez posted a 1,000-word message on social media calling on Mays not to quit.
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He was assisted by Mays in the game, so Anfey really had a vision.
