"Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted two more, and Inter Miami advanced in the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in club history with a 4-0 victory over visiting Nashville SC in Game 3 of their first-round series on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Messi finished the best-of-three series with five goals and three assists, meaning he was involved in all eight tallies for third-seeded Miami."
"By contrast, Messi has never scored against No 2 seed FC Cincinnati, which will host Inter Miami in a one-game Eastern Conference semifinal in two weeks. Tadeo Allende scored twice after halftime and had an assist as Miami won despite playing without key forward Luis Suarez, who served a one-game suspension for his kickout at Nashville SC's Andy Najar in Game 2."
"Messi put Miami in front in the 10th minute on the first clear chance for either side. Ian Fray's pressure forced Nashville's Matthew Corcoran into an ill-advised backward pass, which Allende deflected to Messi's feet, with time and space to surge forward. Messi did the rest, dribbling at retreating centre back Jack Maher before firing a low finish from about 20 yards (18 metres) out between goalkeeper Joe Willis and the right post."
Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted two more as Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 4-0 in Game 3 to advance to the MLS Cup Eastern Conference semifinals. Messi finished the best-of-three series with five goals and three assists, contributing to all eight goals for third-seeded Miami. Tadeo Allende added two second-half goals and an assist. Miami played without Luis Suárez, who missed the match due to a one-game suspension for a kickout in Game 2. Nashville was eliminated in the first round for the third consecutive postseason. Miami will travel to face No. 2 seed FC Cincinnati in a one-game semifinal.
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