Lionel Messi returned from a hamstring setback and scored twice to propel Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Orlando City, securing a place in the Leagues Cup Final. Marco Pašalić opened the scoring for Orlando just before halftime, with the play surviving a VAR review for a possible handball. Messi converted a penalty in the 77th after Tadeo Allende was pulled down, then set up a decisive goal with Jordi Alba in the 88th. Telasco Segovia and Luis Suarez completed the scoring. The match featured nine yellow cards and a red to David Brekalo. Miami won the 2022 tournament.
Lionel Messi scored twice in his return and Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the Leagues Cup Final. Inter Miami will be on the road to face the LA Galaxy- Seattle Sounders winner in the final on Sunday. Messi was back for the second time in two weeks after a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Marco Pašalić opened the scoring for Orlando just before halftime, with the play surviving a VAR review for a possible handball.
Messi tied it in the 77th, converting from the penalty spot after Tadeo Allende was pulled down in the box. It was more Messi magic in the 88th when he combined with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead. Then, to finish it off in very similar fashion to Messi's second goal, Telasco Segovia gave the ball to Luis Suarez and got it back to put the finishing touch on the victory.
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