Watch: Lionel Messi's top moments from Inter Miami's semi-final win vs Philadelphia Union in Leagues Cup
The Argentine was once again on the scoreline
Inter Miami are scheduled to face Nashville SC in the Leagues Cup final.
Lionel Messi’s arrival has breathed new life into the soccer scene in the USA. In his 6 appearances till now, he has accumulated 9 goals and has guided Inter Miami to their first final in history. They will be facing Nashville SC in the Leagues Cup final on 20th August.
There were many moments in the tie between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union.
Inter Miami’s Martinez opened the scoring in the 3rd minute after he ran down the left wing after receiving an assist from the back third of the pitch. He ended a considerably long drawn goal drought with the first goal of the game.
In the 20th minute, Lionel Messi made the goal scoring charts when he received an assist from the back third of the pitch through Martinez in midfield. In what may be his most impressive goal for Inter Miami up until now, he scored a golazo from 30 yards out of the goalpost.
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In the 48th minute of the game, Jordi Alba scored his first goal for Inter Miami when he received an assist from Robert Taylor and ran down the left wing to put the ball in the bottom right corner of the goalpost.
In the 68th minute, a rare Messi mishap took place when he failed to score in the box as his close-range shot was blocked by a defender. Messi’s surprise was apparent on his face.
The last goal of the game sealed Miami’s victory when 23-year-old David Ruiz scored a goal coming down from the left wing.
Inter Miami will face Nashville SC in the Leagues Cup final, giving Messi to win his first trophy with Miami in just his 7th appearance.
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