Lionel Messi provided two assists to guide Inter Miami to victory over FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night in the semi-finals of the United States Cup. The “Pulga” will play a new final with its franchise.
Lionel Messi, double decisive passer, sounded the revolt against Cincinnati on Wednesday to allow Inter Miami to reach the final of the United States Cup, after a half won on penalties 5-4 (3 -3 in regulation time).
The Floridians will have the opportunity, against Houston or Salt Lake City on September 27, to win the second title in their young history after the Leagues Cup last Saturday. They have won everything since the arrival of the Argentinian and he was once again decisive in securing a second final in a row.
Messi converts his shot on goal
Led 2-0 about twenty minutes from time, Miami was able to rest on the sevenfold Golden Ball: Messi delivered two offerings to Leonardo Campana, first in the 68th on a free kick, then after time additional (90th + 7).
In extra time, both teams scored, making it 3-3 and the game on penalties. The “Pulga”, first shooter, did not flinch and neither did his teammates. And as in the League Cup final against Nashville – won on penalties – it was goalkeeper Drake Callender who ended the session, repelling Nick Hagglund’s attempt.