In a thrilling match that captivated fans around the world, Nashville SC emerged victorious over Inter Miami with a resounding 3-1 win in the Concacaf Cup Quarters. The game was a display of skill, determination, and sheer willpower as both teams fought tooth and nail for the coveted spot in the semi-finals.
Nashville SC's attacking prowess was on full display as they dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities. Their relentless pressure paid off as they found the back of the net three times, leaving Inter Miami struggling to keep up.
The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as fans cheered on their respective teams. Overall, it was a thrilling and intense match that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams. Inter Miami's victory was well-deserved, and they will now move on to face their next opponent in pursuit of the Concacaf Cup title.
That streak is now over — and so is Nashville's maiden voyage in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Inter Miami knocked Nashville out of its first intercontinental competition with a dominating, 3-1 victory at Chase Stadium in the second leg of the teams' round of 16 series. Miami advanced to the quarterfinals, winning the series 5-3 on aggregate after a 2-2 draw in last Thursday's first leg in Nashville.
Messi was replaced by Robert Taylor, who scored in the 63rd minute to give Inter Miami a 3-0 lead.
Inter Miami advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals with the win and 5-3 advantage in aggregate goals in the total-goals series.
The teams had tied in the first leg in Nashville last Thursday. Messi scored in regulation, and Suárez scored the tying goal in stoppage time to rally Miami to a 2-2 draw. Messi went down late in regulation of that game when Nashville defender Lukas Macnaughton stepped on his left calf. A trainer checked on Messi, who remained on the pitch.
Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, coming off a disappointing performance against Montreal, had two saves before giving up a goal to Sam Surridge in stoppage time.
Wednesday was the fourth time that head coach Gary Smith's Nashville club has faced Messi since he joined Inter Miami and MLS last summer.
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