Minutes After Making 109 Year Old US Open Cup Final, Lionel Messi Pens a 1-Word Message for Inter Miami

Just moments ago, Inter Miami won the US Open Cup semifinal against FC Cincinnati. This game turned out to be another nail-biter. Since his debut in the US, the Argentine soccer legend didn’t score a goal for the first time. But his name was still on the scoresheet as he provided two assists. Literally, Lionel Messi snatched a win from the home side in this game. He was quick to post on social media and acknowledge his fans after the game.

Messi’s impact on this team has been incredible. From a team that was struggling to win a game, they’ve suddenly turned into the comeback kings in the US.

Lionel Messi reacts to another nail-biting win!

In the span of little over a month, the soccer veteran and his club have reached two cup finals. Interestingly, they also haven’t lost a game since his arrival. This game turned out to be quite a thrilling encounter between the MLS sides in the 109-year-old cup. Cincinnati was leading for the longest time during the game. But you cannot keep Messi and his boys out of the game for a long time, can you?

After the game, the soccer veteran was quick to post his reaction and acknowledge the fans. He posted a carousel of pictures from the game and wrote, “Vamosssssss!!!!! 💪💪 @opencup”. His wife, Antonela Roccuzzo also posted her reaction after the game. She reposted an image from Inter Miami’s official social media handle. In the picture, the soccer legend was giving his head coach Tata Martino a hug.

Additionally, she wrote, “🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻”. While the winning streak continues, the fans are now gearing up for the final of the US Open Cup. It is important to note that, the Miami-based club’s last game was a really close call. At one point, it definitely seemed like they were heading toward the chopping block. How did the game actually pan out? Let’s dive deeper.

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Messi’s pinpoint passing from the midfield saves the day

FC Cincinnati took an early lead through Luciano Acosta’s goal in the 18th minute. After that, no goal was scored for a long time. After halftime, the home side continued to maneuver the ball around the pitch. Brandon Vazquez doubled the lead and the game started to slip away from Inter Miami. The Argentine soccer legend turned up the tempo. He assisted his team’s first goal of the game through a free kick.

But they still needed another goal to force the game to extra time. Miami’s Campana stunningly managed to equalize the scoresheet in the 90+7th minute. In extra time, either side scored one goal each. And again, the Herons proceeded towards another penalty shootout. They won it in style after scoring five out of five penalty kicks while waiting for the opposition to make an error and that’s exactly how it panned out. The fans went berserk after the game and couldn’t believe their luck.

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