"The 38-year-old, who last week was presented with the key to the city of Miami, netted his 41st and 42nd goal in all competitions this season as Inter bested their opponents from Tennessee 8-3 on aggregate and 2-1 in the best-of-three series to set up a trip to FC Cincinnati in the next round. Tadeo Allende also bagged a brace, with both of the Argentine's strikes coming in the second half after his compatriot had given Inter a commanding lead going into the break."
"Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi got Miami on their way after just 10 minutes, firing a left-footed shot into the lower right corner from the edge of the box. He doubled the advantage six minutes before half time when he rolled home Mateo Silvetti's unselfish ball across after the 19-year-old had latched onto Jordi Alba's long pass. Nashville had a goal chalked off before Allende tapped in a third from Alba's incisive cut-back in the 73rd minute."
Inter Miami defeated Nashville 4-0 to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference semi-final for the first time. Lionel Messi, aged 38, scored twice to bring his season tally to 41 and 42 goals in all competitions and helped Miami win the best-of-three series 2-1 and 8-3 on aggregate. Tadeo Allende scored two second-half goals, including a chip following a Messi through-ball. Luis Suarez missed the match due to a one-game suspension for violent conduct. Inter Miami will face FC Cincinnati in a single-knockout match on 22 or 23 November, three wins away from an MLS Cup title.
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