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USA — Inter Miami CF secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory over second-seed FC Cincinnati on Sunday, advancing to their first-ever Eastern Conference Championship.
The third-seeded Miami side will now host New York City FC next Saturday, who stunned top-seed Philadelphia Union to progress.
Despite the final scoreline, Cincinnati enjoyed a bright opening in front of a capacity crowd at TQL Stadium, creating early chances. Striker Kevin Denkey forced a good save from Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo after 15 minutes, and Venezuelan forward Ender Echenique squandered a chance to level in the 22nd minute.
Inter Miami made the home side pay for their lack of clinical finishing with a performance of \”pace and precision.\”
The breakthrough came in the 19th minute when Lionel Messi linked up with Argentine teenager Mateo Silvetti. Silvetti’s cross was met by Messi, who coolly headed home to make it 1-0.
The second half became a showcase for Miami\’s attacking depth.
57th Minute: Messi provided the assist for Silvetti to score his first senior goal for the club.
Messi, increasingly effective as space opened up, threaded through passes for Tadeo Allende to secure a second-half brace.
Coach Javier Mascherano praised his players’ character on the difficult pitch, noting they played a \”practically perfect match.\” With the final hurdle before the MLS Cup now set, Miami heads into the showdown with NYCFC next weekend with tremendous momentum. The winner advances to the MLS Cup championship game on December 6.
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