Lionel Messi lifts Inter Miami to semis
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Two goals from Lionel Messi, even after a bit of controversy, sent Inter Miami to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals after beating LAFC 3-1 (3-2 on aggregate).
Yahoo! Sports |
Messi beat LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris from the penalty spot to complete a triumphant comeback and claim a spot in the semifinals of North and Central America’s premier club competition.
The New York Times |
Messi scored twice, the first a thunderous strike from just inside the penalty area to beat LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and give Miami life in the first half.
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Miami scored three consecutive goals on Wednesday — two by Lionel Messi — to overcome a 2-0 deficit against fellow MLS club LAFC and advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.
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