Lionel Messi, wearing the number 10 jersey for Inter Miami CF, celebrated his goal with teammate DeAndre Yedlin in the second half of the Leagues Cup 2023 quarterfinals match against Charlotte FC. The game took place at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 11, 2023. In an impressive display of skill, Messi scored his eighth goal in just five games for Inter Miami, helping the team secure a convincing 4-0 victory and a spot in the semifinals.
Despite having one of his quieter games in Miami’s pink jersey, Messi remained a threat to the opposing team and delighted his fans by finding the back of the net. This win marks the team’s fifth consecutive victory since Messi’s arrival. Miami took the lead early on with a penalty from Josef Martinez in the 12th minute and extended their advantage in the 32nd minute with a goal from Robert Taylor. Charlotte, who initially focused on frustrating Messi and Sergio Busquets, showed more aggression in the second half but failed to score. Miami sealed the victory when Diego Gomez played a low cross towards Messi, resulting in an own goal by Charlotte defender Adilson Malanda. Three minutes before the end of the game, Messi calmly converted a pass from Leonardo Campana for his second goal of the match.
Reflecting on the game, Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, noting their control of the ball and solid defensive display. Martino emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean sheet and highlighted Miami’s offensive prowess.
Moving forward, Inter Miami will face a tough opponent in the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals. Philadelphia secured their place with a dramatic last-minute winner from Chris Donovan in stoppage time. Nashville also advanced to the semifinals, crushing Minnesota United with a 5-0 victory. Hany Mukhtar played a crucial role in Nashville’s win, creating two goals before the break and scoring one himself.
The upcoming match between Los Angeles FC and Monterrey will determine Nashville’s next opponent in the tournament. The Leagues Cup continues to showcase thrilling matches and intense competition as teams vie for the title. Stay tuned for more updates.
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