Lionel Messi's Heroics Lead Inter Miami to US Open Cup Showdown

Messi's Magic: Inter Miami's Thrilling Journey to the 2023 US Open Cup Final

Lionel Messi was instrumental in Inter Miami CF's victory, registering two assists and converting a penalty kick.

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Inter Miami CF advanced to the 2023 US Open Cup Final after winning 5-4 on penalties.

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The 2023 US Open Cup Final is scheduled for September 27th, where Inter Miami will face the Houston Dynamo.

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Miami initially trailed 2-0 but made a comeback, thanks to Lionel Messi's assists to Leonardo Campana.

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Josef Martínez scored a crucial goal in the 93rd minute, putting Inter Miami ahead 3-2, but FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo equalized in the 114th minute, sending the match to penalties.

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Miami's goalkeeper, Drake Callender, played a vital role in the penalty shootout by saving a crucial attempt, securing Inter Miami's place in the final.

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Messi's Magic: Inter Miami's Thrilling Journey to the 2023 US Open Cup Final

Lionel Messi was instrumental in Inter Miami CF's victory, registering two assists and converting a penalty kick.

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Inter Miami CF advanced to the 2023 US Open Cup Final after winning 5-4 on penalties.

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The 2023 US Open Cup Final is scheduled for September 27th, where Inter Miami will face the Houston Dynamo.

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Miami initially trailed 2-0 but made a comeback, thanks to Lionel Messi's assists to Leonardo Campana.

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Josef Martínez scored a crucial goal in the 93rd minute, putting Inter Miami ahead 3-2, but FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo equalized in the 114th minute, sending the match to penalties.

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Miami's goalkeeper, Drake Callender, played a vital role in the penalty shootout by saving a crucial attempt, securing Inter Miami's place in the final.

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