You just can’t keep Lionel Messi out of the game. He has been a stellar signing for Inter Miami ever since his first game. His influence has been unmatched and that has seen the club win their first-ever trophy in history as well. Now, his influence has once again pushed Inter Miami closer to winning another trophy. In the US Open Cup semi-final, his contribution helped Inter Miami reach the finals of the competition.
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Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami victory
On Wednesday night, Lionel Messi demonstrated his dual humanity and superhumanity. He played the first 70 minutes of the game without contributing much, but in the 97th minute, he helped Miami score their first and second goals.
Then came extra time and penalties. Messi and Miami put on a tough and captivating performance, with teenager Benjamin Cremaschi nailing the game-winning penalty in the sudden-death round after the 120 minutes of play ended in a 3-3 draw.
With just 22 minutes left on the clock, Inter Miami were trailing by 2 goals. Then, we witnessed Messi magic. He whipped in a delivery and Campana got one back. Then, in the 93rd minute, he did what he does best. He whipped in a delivery again and Campana was there to head it home. Messi helped Inter take the game to extra time. Eventually to penalties and a final spot.
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Messi has now contributed to a goal or an assist in eight straight games for the Herons, and he has helped them advance to their second cup final since his mid-summer arrival.
Miami will play Houston Dynamo in the final, scheduled on September 27 as the club looks to claim its second trophy of the year.
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