Inter Miami, Led by Messi, Advances to the Leagues Cup Final
On a stellar night, Argentine star Lionel Messi once again shone brightly, leading his team, Inter Miami, to a resounding 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup semifinals.
This performance by Messi, which has become a regular occurrence since his arrival at the club, was yet another testament to his quality and leadership on the field.
From the opening minutes, Inter Miami showcased their dominance. Venezuelan striker Josef Martínez opened the scoring within the first five minutes, capitalizing on a long ball and expertly finishing past Jamaican goalkeeper Andre Blake.
However, the night was destined to belong to Messi. At the 20-minute mark, following a collective play with Martínez, the Argentine fired accurately to net the game’s second goal. With this strike, Messi has now tallied nine goals in just six appearances for the Florida-based team.
Leo Messi 🤝 Inevitability
Another goal for the 🐐 last night. pic.twitter.com/sU1DESjzEo
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 16, 2023
But Messi wasn’t content with just scoring. Before halftime, he masterfully held onto the ball, waiting for the run of Jordi Alba, his former Barcelona teammate, to assist him in scoring the night’s third goal.
Despite a comeback attempt by Philadelphia Union, marked by a goal from Alejandro Bedoya, Inter Miami maintained control of the match. David Ruiz, towards the end, sealed the victory with a fourth goal.
With this triumph, Inter Miami progresses to the Leagues Cup final, where they will face Nashville SC, who defeated Monterrey 2-0.
The Florida team will be aiming to clinch the title and add their first trophy in just over three years of existence.
Waking up in the @LeaguesCup final…
Now, all eyes on Saturday. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/cfc302Hqfd
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 16, 2023
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