Messi Leads Inter Miami to MLS Cup Semi-Finals with Dominant Victory

Messi Leads Inter Miami to MLS Cup Semi-Finals with Dominant Victory

Messi Leads Inter Miami to MLS Cup Semi-Finals with Dominant Victory

Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided two assists as Inter Miami secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Nashville SC, advancing to the MLS Cup semi-finals for the first time in the club's history.

The 38-year-old Argentine star opened the scoring with two goals in the first half, establishing Miami's dominance before assisting Tadeo Allende for two more goals after halftime to complete the rout.

This victory allowed Javier Mascherano's team to win the best-of-three series 2-1, following a 3-2 win in the first match and a 2-1 loss in the second.

Messi concluded the series with an impressive tally of five goals and three assists, contributing to all eight goals scored by Miami throughout the three matches.

“I want to congratulate Leo for the game he played,” said Miami head coach Mascherano. “He was the first one who guided us in high pressure. To see him press like that at 38 years old is incredible. We all know about Leo with the ball, but what he did without the ball today was impressive.”

Having previously faced first-round exits in two of the last three seasons, Miami will now face FC Cincinnati in a single semi-final match scheduled for the weekend of November 22-23.

In another match on Saturday, Minnesota United triumphed over Seattle Sounders in a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 7-6 after a thrilling 3-3 draw.

They will meet the winner of Sunday’s match between Portland Trailblazers and San Diego FC.

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