Inter Miami Cincinnati, US Open Cup 2023: Messi-led Maimi reaches final after winning penalty shootout

Inter Miami 3(5)-3(4) Cincinnati, US Open Cup Semifinal Highlights: Messi-led Maimi reaches final after winning penalty shootout | Lionel Messi Inspires Sensational Inter Miami Comeback; Guides Team To US Open Cup Final

Lionel Messi recorded two assists and converted a penalty kick to help Inter Miami come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties to advance to the US Open Cup final on Wednesday night.

Messi was held scoreless after failing to score in the semi-final for the first time since joining Inter Miami 2023. However, he assisted on Leonardo Campana’s two goals in the second half as the game went into overtime. for information, let us tell you that after 90 minutes the match was tied at 2-2.

Inter Miami Cincinnati, US Open Cup: Messi-led Maimi reaches final after winning penalty shootout

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Arena/StadiumDRV PNK Stadium
LeagueMLS
Head coachGerardo Martino
LocationMiami, Florida, United States
FoundedJanuary 29, 2018
OwnersDavid Beckham, Jose R. Mas, Jorge Mas

How many goals has Messi scored for Inter Miami?

The Argentinian superstar got his first assist of the game on a free kick in the 68th minute to cut Miami’s deficit to 2-1. It was his cross into the box, in the dying minutes of the game, that helped Campana find the net and sent the game to overtime.

In the shootout, Nick Hagglund missed Cincinnati’s final kick, while 18-year-old Argentina national Benjamin Cremaschi clinched the victory for Inter Miami. “We’re living a dream and killing it,” Cremaschi was quoted as saying after the game on CBS’ Golazo Network.

Who has scored the most goals for Inter Miami?

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown last year, had scored 10 goals in his first seven games with Miami, leading the team to the Leagues Cup title. It was his cross into the box, in the dying minutes of the game, that helped Campana find the net and sent the game to overtime.

In the shootout, Nick Hagglund missed Cincinnati’s final kick, while 18-year-old Argentina national Benjamin Cremaschi clinched the victory for Inter Miami. “We’re living a dream and killing it,” Cremaschi was quoted as saying after the game on CBS’ Golazo Network.

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The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown last year, had scored 10 goals in his first seven games with Miami, leading the team to the Leagues Cup title.

He is set to make his Major League Soccer debut Saturday at the New York Red Bulls. His sheer impact can be gauged from the fact that Inter Miami were last in MLS before he arrived, since then they have won their first trophy in club’s history, eliminated the best team in MLS and will play in another final.

History of Inter Miami

The Inter Miami CF is a professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team was founded in 2018 and began competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2020 as an expansion team. Inter Miami is co-owned by a group of investors including David Beckham, a former English footballer and international superstar.

The team’s full name, “Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami”, reflects Miami’s diverse and multicultural population and its international appeal. The team’s colors are black, pink and white, and their logo consists of two herons in a circular design.

Inter Miami CF’s inaugural season took place in 2020, playing their home matches at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale due to delays in construction of their permanent home stadium, which was intended to be located in Miami. The team’s first head coach was Diego Alonso, who led them during their first season.