Lionel Messi's brilliance sends Inter Miami into Leagues Cup Round of 16 with win over Orlando City
Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional skills once again, propelling Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City and securing their place in the final 16 of the Leagues Cup. The match, delayed due to a thunderstorm, witnessed Messi's remarkable form as he scored his fifth goal in three games for his Major League Soccer team. Messi displayed his brilliance, netting two goals to lead Inter Miami to a resounding 3-1 victory over Orlando City. The Herons' triumph secured them a spot in the round-of-16 encounter against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.
Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the round of 32 Leagues Cup football match between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 2, 2023. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) How the match progressedThe Argentine superstar wasted no time and found the net in the seventh minute after a brilliant run into the box, receiving a perfectly chipped pass from Robert Taylor. Controlling the ball with precision, Messi volleyed home from the edge of the six-yard box, leaving the Orlando defense stunned. Orlando City managed to level the score through Uruguayan midfielder Cesar Araujo's opportunistic goal off a corner just ten minutes later. However, Miami regained their lead early in the second half when Josef Martinez converted a penalty. In the 72nd minute, Taylor and Martinez combined beautifully on a counter-attack, setting up Messi for another impressive close-range volley. The unmarked Argentine made no mistake, beating Pedro Gallese in Orlando's goal to secure his brace.
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