The Awaited One! Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-0 win over Atlanta
True and awaited! Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-0 win over Atlanta. United States League club, Inter Miami managed to win the second League Cup against Atlanta United.
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| Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to a 4-0 win over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday (IMAGO/Icon Sportswire/Nick Tre. Smith) |
Inter Miami hosts Atlanta United in a follow-up match of the United States League Cup at DRV PNK Stadium, on Tuesday (25/07/23).
Inter Miami won with a final score of 4-0 over Atlanta United
Their main star, Lionel Messi contributed two goals in the 8th and 22nd minutes, while the other two goals were scored by Robert Taylor in the 44th and 53rd minutes.
This result brought Inter Miami to the top of the League Cup Group J standings with 6 points from achieving 2 wins from 2 matches. While Atlanta United are at the bottom without a single point.
Lowering its best strength, Inter Miami as the host appeared sluggish at the beginning of the game. It was used by Atlanta to launch pressure.
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Unfortunately, poor finishing made it difficult for them to present the opening goal. After the heat late, Inter Miami's game began to show.
As a result, they opened the lead first through Messi's goal in the 8th minute. The score changed to 1-0. Atlanta tried to retaliate, patiently trying to dismantle the opponent's defense.
In the 22nd minute, Inter Miami managed to double the lead to 2-0 after Messi scored a brace. The team nicknamed The Herons has the upper hand.
Ahead of halftime, Inter Miami expanded the score to 3-0 after Robert Taylor scored in the 44th minute. The score lasted until the first half was over.
Entering the second half, Inter Miami still controlled the course of the game. They again rattled Atlanta's nets in the 53rd minute.
It was Robert Taylor who scored the fourth goal. The score changed to 4-0. In the remaining time, Inter Miami and Atlanta United could no longer create additional goals, the score 4-0 lasted until the game was over.
Line-up
Inter Miami (4-3-3): Drake Callender; DeAndre Yedlin, Sergey Krivtsov, Kamal Miller, Noah Allen; Dixon Arroyo, Sergio Busquets, Benjamin Cremaschi; Lionel Messi, Josef Martinez, Robert Thomas Taylor.
Atlanta United (3-4-2-1): Brad Guzan; Miles Robinson, Juan Sanchez, Luis Abram; Brooks Lennon, Santiago Sosa, Matheus Rossetto, Caleb Wiley; Tyler Wolff, Thiago Almada, Giorgos Giakoumakis.
What exciting news and one to look forward to! Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-0 win over Atlanta. And this is encouraging for Inter Miami supporters.