Lionel Messi takes Inter Miami to the last 16 of the League Cup
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khaskhabar.com : Thursday, 03 August 2023 4:22 PM
Washington. Argentina striker Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami booked their place in the round of 16 of the League Cup with a 3-1 home win over Orlando City.
Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Star Messi gave the hosts the lead in the seventh minute of Wednesday night’s match when he controlled Robert Taylor’s high pass with his chest before chipping Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
The visitors equalized early on through Cesar Araujo, who found a first-time finish after Ivan Angulo’s shot was blocked by Drake Callender, reports Xinhua news agency.
Venezuelan striker Josep Martínez converted a penalty awarded after being brought down by Antonio Carlos.
Messi converted another pass from the edge of the six-yard box after Martinez’s pass.
The result meant that Inter Miami would face FC Dallas in the next round, with the winner earning a spot in the quarter-finals.
Messi, who joined Inter Miami as a free agent last month after breaking away from Paris Saint-Germain, has so far scored five goals in three appearances for the Florida side.
(IANS)
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