Messi takes Inter Miami to the semi-finals
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khaskhabar.com : Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:33 PM
Washington. World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal in five games with Inter Miami, helping the Florida side reach the League Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 home win over Charlotte.
Josep Martinez put the hosts ahead with a penalty and Finland international winger Robert Taylor doubled the lead on Friday night by sweeping in the first attempt after Deandre Yedlin’s cross.
Adilson Malanda gave Inter Miami their third goal when he headed the ball into his own net before Argentina captain Messi headed in Leonardo from the edge of the six-yard box four minutes from time, reports Xinhua news agency. Campana’s cross was headed into the goal.
The result at DRV PNL Stadium in Fort Lauderdale means Inter Miami will take on Philadelphia on Tuesday for a spot in the final.
In other quarterfinal matches on Friday, Nashville posted a 5-0 win over Minnesota, Philadelphia won 1-0 over Querétaro and Monterrey won 3-2 over Los Angeles FC.
The League’s Cup is an annual competition involving clubs from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
(IANS)
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