Messi: We beat Brazil

Lionel Messi has promised Argentina beat Brazil in the upcoming FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 ™ qualifying match to provide the much needed momentum for his bid to reach the final.

Barcelona forward Messi was disappointed to be on the losing side against Ecuador on June 10, when Argentina fell 2-0 in Quito.

They are fourth in qualifying group South America, secured the last qualifying position, two points higher than Ecuador, and with four rounds of matches remaining.

"Brazil have to win and we will do so."
Lionel Messi of Argentina

Argentina will have the advantage when they take on group leaders of the September 5 Brazil in their next qualifier and Messi has rallied his teammates.
"I have no doubt that Argentina will go to the World Cup," said Messi.

"We have to beat Brazil and we will do it."

Goles de Walter Ayovi, which offset long-range, and sank Pablo Palacios Diego Maradona's team in the week. Carlos Tevez had missed a penalty for Argentina, while the score was goals.

"We have to achieve some positive results and we will do it," Messi said.

"I'm mad because they did not deserve to lose the game against Ecuador. We have made a good first half and took the lead with a goal that came from heaven." fifa.com