"Tadeo Allende's hat-trick propelled Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to a 5-1 win over New York City FC as Javier Mascherano's team claimed their place in the MLS Cup final. Miami will take on the Vancouver Whitecaps next week, as the Herons aim to win the MLS Cup for the first time. Messi did not score on Saturday, but Allende stepped up to make the difference in a rampant victory that saw Miami clinch their maiden Eastern Conference title."
"Allende slammed home after capitalising on a defensive mistake in the 14th minute, doubling his tally soon after when he headed home from Jordi Alba's delivery. Justin Haak pulled one back for NYCFC before half-time, but Miami kept their foot to the floor, with Messi teeing up Mateo Silvetti in the 67th minute. Alba, who, along with team-mate Sergio Busquets, will retire after next week's showdown with Vancouver, grabbed his second assist of the game with a clever backheel to find Telasco Segovia,"
Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 5-1 as Tadeo Allende scored a hat-trick to secure Miami's place in the MLS Cup final against Vancouver Whitecaps. Allende scored in the 14th minute, added a header from Jordi Alba, and completed his treble late. Lionel Messi recorded an assist and created three chances but had no shots. Jordi Alba supplied two assists and will retire after the final alongside Sergio Busquets. Miami posted a 2.34 expected goals (xG) to NYCFC's 0.44 and became the first MLS team to win three consecutive postseason games by four or more goals.
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