Gonzalo Higuain scores a first half brace for Argentina

Gonzalo Higuain has had some impressive performances in the Copa America so far, but coming into Saturday's match against Venezuela, the Argentina striker had yet to score. Well, thanks to a sumptuous assist from Lionel Messi, he broke that scoring drought just eight minutes into the match.

Gonzalo Higuain opened the scoring early after a peach of a ball from Leo Messi . #ARGvVEN #MyCopaColors https://t.co/bmtWfkSZ6M

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2016

Pipita still had plenty of catching up to do, though, so before the half was up he just had to embarrass all of Venezuela and add a second.

Gonzalo Higuain's second of the night inside 30 minutes gives Argentina a 2-goal cushion. #ARGvVEN #MyCopaColors https://t.co/C1Vy4EZm2W

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2016

This is the Higuain Napoli fans know and love, not the man who's struggled so much for Argentina over the years. Go gt you some, Gonzalo.

Of course, the downside is that the more he scores, the more other teams will come calling. So... maybe don't score too many?