"Captain Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the night, connecting with Mateo Silvetti to head the ball into the net and earn the early lead for the visiting team. Messi then assisted on the second goal by setting up Silvetti, who rocketed the ball into the lower right corner of the goal from the left side of the field."
"Tadeo Allende added to Inter Miami's lead with goals in the 62nd and 74th minutes -- both from Messi assists -- to seal the win for Messi's side. Luis Suárez, who missed out on Miami's final Round One match against Nashville due to a suspension, made an appearance in the second half, entering the game to replace Allende for the final minutes."
Inter Miami CF defeated FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium to advance to the Eastern Conference final for the first time. Lionel Messi opened the scoring by connecting with Mateo Silvetti for a headed goal and then assisted Silvetti’s second, who struck into the lower right corner. Messi provided assists for Tadeo Allende’s 62nd- and 74th-minute goals, sealing the victory. Luis Suárez entered in the second half, replacing Allende. Miami had not beaten Cincinnati in the 2025 regular season, but coach Javier Mascherano prepared the team to compete before a sold-out crowd of 25,513. Miami will next face either New York City FC or the Philadelphia Union.
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