Cincinnati 3-3 Inter Miami
Inter Miami faced Cincinnati in the semi-finals of the US Open Cup - the oldest tournament in the United States. The two teams are familiar with each other, as they both play in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). Cincinnati topped the table, while Inter Miami finished second to last. However, the appearance of Messi has erased the gap in skill between the two teams.
Cincinnati started the game better but it was Inter Miami who had the first shot. As usual, Messi received special attention from the home team's defenders. He didn't touch the ball much but forced the opponent to send someone to mark him.
In a tight game, Cincinnati unexpectedly opened the scoring. Acosta broke through the middle before finishing off Miller. The ball changed direction, leaving goalkeeper Callender helpless.
Messi continues to be the leader of Inter Miami in the match against Cincinnati.
Acosta's goal quickened the pace of the game, but Messi and his teammates struggled against Cincinnati's deep-lying defense.
In the second half, the game did not change. While busy attacking, Inter Miami received a counterattack from the home team. Brandon Vazquez received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and decisively finished to double the gap.
It seemed that the two goals would break Inter Miami's will, but Messi's class spoke up. In the 67th and 90+8th minutes, Messi made two high crosses to help Campana score twice. The match was forced into extra time.
In the 93rd minute, Josef Martinez scored for Inter Miami. Just when it seemed like Messi's team had successfully come back, Yuya Kubo shined to bring the score to 3-3.
In the penalty shootout, Messi and his teammates took all 5 shots correctly. Meanwhile, in the last shot, Hagglund missed, causing his team to lose 4-5. Inter Miami reached the US Open Cup final. Messi has the opportunity to win the second title with Inter Miami. Before that, they won the Leagues Cup.
Result: Cincinnati 3-3 Inter Miami (penalty: 4-5)
Score:
Cincinnati: Acosta (18'), Vazquez (53'), Kubo (114')
Inter Miami: Campana (68', 90'+8), Martinez (93')
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