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VIDEO: Pulisic scores Messi-like goal for USA vs. Panama

Was that Christian Pulisic or Lionel Messi?

The 19-year-old Pulisic looked a lot like the Barcelona star as he blew past Panama defenders and tip-toed around goalkeeper Jaime Penedo to give the U.S. an early lead in their 4-0 win in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

The amazing goal came in the eighth minute of a must-win game for the Americans, who entered the match in Orlando sitting in fourth place in the Hexagonal round of qualifying.

The top three CONCACAF teams are guaranteed a spot in next summer's World Cup in Russia, while the fourth-place nation will play the winner of a playoff between Australia and Syria.