Messi misfires as Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final to Seattle | OneFootball

The dream of the Leagues Cup title for Inter Miami came to an end this Sunday. Lionel Messi's team lost the final to the Seattle Sounders by 3 to 0, at Lumen Field, in Seattle, United States. The goals of the victory were scored by Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan, and Paul Rothrock.

The Leagues Cup is a competition that brings together clubs from the MLS, from the United States, and the Liga MX, the main division of Mexican football.

Current champion of the tournament, Inter Miami ended its participation and now turns its attention to the MLS. The team returns to the field on September 13 (Saturday), against Charlotte FC, at the Bank of America Stadium.

The Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, won the Leagues Cup for the first time in their history. The team's next commitment will also be on the 13th, against the Los Angeles Galaxy, at Lumen Field.

See how Seattle Sounders x Inter Miami went

In the decisive duel, the home team opened the scoring at 25 minutes of the first half, when Osaze De Rosario took advantage of a cross from the right and, free of marking, headed to the back of the net.

Inter Miami almost tied just four minutes into the second half, in a great chance with Messi, who came face to face with the goalkeeper, but sent it over.

At 39, Seattle extended the lead with a penalty kick by Alex Roldan. Shortly after, at 44, Paul Rothrock closed the account and secured the title for the team.

LA Galaxy beats Orlando City and takes third place

Earlier, at Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson, California, the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Orlando City by 2 to 1 and secured third place in the Leagues Cup. Marco Reus and Paintsil scored for the hosts, while Ojeda scored for the visiting team.

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