Lionel Messi continues Inter Miami revival after thrilling US Open victory to reach final

24.08.2023 - 07:21 thenationalnews.com

Lionel Messi continued to lead Inter Miami's revival by providing two assists in another thrilling victory, this time from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their US Open Cup semi-final ended 3-3 after extra-time.

Prior to Messi's arrival, Miami were on an 11-match winless run but are now unbeaten in eight since the Argentine superstar was brought into the team, which includes winning the Leagues Cup for the first trophy in Miami's short history.

Now Messi has the chance to add more silverware after guiding Miami past Cincinnati and into the US Open final, where they will face Houston Dynamo – 3-1 winners over Real Salt Lake in the other semi-final.

The US Open Cup is the oldest and most important knockout competition in US football, dating back more than a century to 1914 and is similar to England's FA Cup or Spain's Copa del Rey.

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Lionel Messi wasn't in the starting XI, yet it was his goal that made all the difference for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer game against New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Messi came off the bench to inspire an incredible solo goal for Inter Miami in the playoffs match, helping his team win 2-0. It was the Argentine maestro, who has already scored a plethora of important goals for the club in other competitions, who finished off a peak Barcelona-style team goal. It was also the first goal for Messi in the regular MLS season.

No Lionel Messi In Major League Soccer Yet? Inter Miami Coach Makes Big Admission

Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has hinted that Lionel Messi may not start Saturday's Major League Soccer clash at the New York Red Bulls. Messi has played eight games inside a month for Miami in their triumphant Leagues Cup campaign and Wednesday's US Open Cup semi-final win at Cincinnati. Asked at a press conference whether Messi will play in what will be Miami's first regular season MLS game since the arrival of the Argentine, Martino said no decision had yet been made.

Messi di Inter Miami: Rentetan Gol Terhenti, 2 Assist Jadi Pengganti

Rentetan gol Lionel Messi di Inter Miami akhirnya terhenti juga. Tapi Messi bikin 2 assist langsung sebagai gantinya.

Assist Lionel Messi Manjakan dan Selamatkan Inter Miami

Lionel Messi memang tak mencetak gol di laga FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami. Namun, Messi menyelamatkan Inter Miami lewat assist-assist-nya yang memanjakan.

Lionel Messi Inspires Inter Miami To Another Final With Stunning Fightback

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their thrilling US Open Cup semi-final ended 3-3 after extra-time. Miami, who won the Leagues Cup on penalties against Nashville on Saturday, are now one win away from their second trophy since Messi joined the club last month. The US Open Cup is American soccer's oldest and most important knockout competition, dating back more than a century to 1914 and is similar to England's FA Cup or Spain's Copa del Rey.

US Open Cup 2023: Inter Miami Tekuk FC Cincinnati, Messi Dkk ke Final

Inter Miami ke final lagi, kali ini di ajang US Open Cup 2023. Lionel Messi dkk menekuk FC Cincinnati lewat adu penalti 5-4, usai berimbang 3-3 dalam 120 menit.