Messi shines as Inter Miami see off Orlando City, reach Leagues Cup final | OneFootball

This Wednesday, in a match valid for the Leagues Cup semifinal, Inter Miami hosted Orlando City at Chase Stadium, won 3-1, coming from behind, and advanced to the final of the competition. Messi (2) and Segovia scored for the home team, while Pasalic scored for the visitors.

With the result, Inter Miami secured their spot in the final, where they will face the winner of the match between LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders, who also meet this Wednesday at 11:45 PM (Brasília time). On the other hand, having been defeated, Orlando City was eliminated.

Inter Miami returns to the field on September 13th, at 8:30 PM, when they visit Charlotte. At the same time, Orlando City visits DC United. Both matches will be valid for the 29th round of the MLS.

The first goal of the match was scored at 45 minutes of the first half by Orlando City. After controlling the ball in the midfield, Luis Muriel launched and found Pasalic, who controlled it while getting past the defender and finished with a cross shot to score.

At 32 minutes of the second half, Inter Miami equalized. After a strong tackle by Brekalo, who was sent off, in the area, the referee awarded a penalty. Messi took the responsibility, shot across, and converted.

Inter Miami turned the game around at 43 minutes of the second half when Messi controlled the ball at the edge of the area, exchanged passes with Jordi Alba, and struck a low shot into the left corner of goalkeeper Gallese, who could do nothing.

The Argentine star's team increased the lead at 46 minutes of the second half. Upon receiving the ball at the edge of the area, Segovia got past the opposing defender and found Suárez. The Uruguayan forward then returned the ball to Segovia, who finished firmly to hit the back of the net.

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