Messi Magic Sweeps Inter Miami into the Round of 16 in the League Cup

AUGUST 3, 2023 13:00

Soccer

Football wizard Lionel Messi is continuing his spectacular reign at Inter Miami, punching their ticket into the American-Mexican League Cup's round of 16 with two sensational goals.

Inter Miami's Triumph Over Orlando City

Inter Miami faced off against Orlando City in the decisive round of 16 clash.

Messi, the Argentinian maestro, etched his name on the scoresheet twice in a thrilling 3-1 victory. The football virtuoso showed no mercy, slotting home the opening and concluding goals of the game. Messi scored the first goal in the game's seventh minute with a beautifully executed volley.

Upon receiving a high ball, he chested it down and sent a lightning bolt into the opponent's net. His precision and speed left spectators and the opposition stunned. However, the joy of the early lead was short-lived. Just ten minutes later, Orlando City's Cesar Araujo equalized, setting the score at 1-1.

The evenly poised match hung in the balance, with both teams yearning for the upper hand.

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Messi's Assists and Goals Secure Victory

In the 51st minute, Inter Miami was awarded a penalty.

In an unexpected twist, Messi chose not to take it himself. Instead, he left the spot-kick to teammate Josef Martinez, who successfully converted it, nudging Inter Miami into a 2-1 lead. Martinez reciprocated Messi's gesture of faith later on with a fantastic assist, setting up Messi's second goal of the match.

Messi, showcasing his ambidexterity, hammered home a volley, this time with his right foot. This second volleyed goal, unlike his first, sealed the deal for Inter Miami with a final scoreline of 3-1.