Lionel Messi scores, making opposing fans stand up and applaud in celebration

(Dan Tri) - Right after returning from injury, Messi scored to help Inter Miami win against Cavalier to enter the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF C1 Cup.

Messi scored, the opposing fans stood up and applauded

In the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16, Inter Miami won 2-0 against Cavalier on the day Messi was absent due to fitness issues. This morning (March 14), the American team had a rematch in Jamaica.

Jamaican fans packed the stadium to see the Argentine superstar play. Messi did not start in this match. Inter Miami coach Mascherano is still very cautious about his former teammate's condition.

Messi scored immediately upon his return after 3 matches absent due to injury (Screenshot).

In fact, Inter Miami did not need Messi to play against the Cavaliers in the context of their great advantage. The Florida team played very leisurely in the first half. They opened the scoring in the 37th minute when Luis Suarez scored from the penalty spot.

It was not until the 53rd minute that Coach Mascherano gave Messi the chance to play after 3 consecutive absences. El Pulga immediately created an extremely exciting atmosphere in the stands. Jamaican fans tried every way to get into the stadium to watch Messi in this match.

However, when Messi entered the field, Inter Miami was no longer interested in attacking. Therefore, this player did not create many dangerous opportunities. In the entire second half, the American team only made 5 shots.

Jamaican fans showed their love for Messi in the stands. They tried every way to get into the stadium to watch El Pulga play (Photo: Twitter).

In that situation, Messi still knew how to make his mark. In the 90+2 minute, superstar number 10 made a smart move, receiving a pass from Morales, before making a delicate shot that defeated the Cavalier goalkeeper, sealing a 2-0 victory for Inter Miami.

After Messi scored, the entire crowd at Independence Park in Jamaica stood up and applauded him. They celebrated as if the Cavaliers had won.

Inter Miami won 4-0 on aggregate over the two legs against Cavaliers. They will face Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League.

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