Lionel Messi was ecstatic when Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup final, the first trophy in the team’s history. On Saturday, August 19, the Herons and Nashville game ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw in regular time. The Herons won a challenging 10-9 penalty shootout under the guidance of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Read on to see the comments of fans on Messi with Leagues Cup.
Since the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion joined Inter Miami on 15 July, Major League Soccer has been on fire. With nine goals in six games, he helped the team advance to the League Cup final by outscoring opponents including Cruz Azul, Atlanta United, Orlando City, Dallas, Charlotte, and Philadelphia Union.
Fans on Messi with Leagues Cup:
The mood around the MLS squad was significantly changed by Lionel Messi’s arrival, along with Barcelona veterans Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. They stopped looking like the team at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference rankings.
The 36-year-old scored his tenth straight goal in just seven games during the 23rd minute of play with an exceptional long-range strike. However, Nashville was awarded a point in the 57th minute by Fafa Picault.
After the regular and extra time were through, there was a thrilling penalty shootout. Lionel Messi had an opportunity to score, but neither team took advantage of it, and the game ended in a stalemate. Drake Callender of Miami ultimately gave his team a 10-9 victory by converting his penalty and stopping Elliot Panicco.
Despite dominating possession of the ball for the most part during regulation, the Herons were unable to threaten the opposing team’s goal. Out of their six shots, just two were successful. Contrarily, Nashville had 11 shots on the night, with six of them finding the net, but they were unable to take advantage of their chances.
With their triumph over a top-tier opponent, Inter Miami made a statement and illustrated the progress they are making as a team. The Herons are currently last in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 18 points, while Nashville is fourth with 38 points.
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