MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and transformed the initially shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami conquer Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup ultimate on Saturday night.
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Messi scored for the 10th time in 7 games because joining Inter Miami, changing in the 23rd minutes.
The ball landed at Messi’s feet just after a move from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked. Messi dribbled previous Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman and unleashed a bending shot from just outdoors the penalty box into the top left corner of the aim. Diving goalkeeper Elliot Panicco experienced no chance at taking part in the ball.
Nashville lovers experienced booed Messi on his earlier touches of the ball, but the stadium erupted in cheers when the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the Globe Cup crown past year scored.
Messi had a shot from a comparable posture in the 71st minute, but hit the put up as the teams played to a 1-1 attract in regulation.
Messi calmly transformed the to start with shot in penalties as Miami claimed its first trophy.
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