Lionel Messi scores twice for Inter Miami in 3-1 win vs. Orlando City

Lionel Messi scored two goals for Inter Miami in their 3-1 win vs. Orlando City in the League Cup.

Messi scored his fourth and fifth goal in three Inter Miami matches in their 3-1 win. It took Messi only seven minutes to score the first goal of the match, a chested volley.

A cross into the penalty area and the Best player in the world chested the ball, controled it and scored to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead.

Inter Miami were awarded a free kick and it was Messi who took it and came close to scoring but his effort was saved. Messi also hit the post in the first half.

Orlando City would draw level going into the second half. Inter Miami would be awarded a penalty kick in the second half and Messi would leave it to Martinez who would score to restore Inter Miami’s lead.

But just like in the first half, Messi would get a goal. Another volley from inside the penalty area would bring to five goals with Inter Miami and joint top scorer in the Leagues Cup.

Lionel Messi’s goal for Inter Miami vs. Orlando City! Via MLS. 🐐pic.twitter.com/XRDG81VAG9

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) August 3, 2023

Lionel Messi with his second goal!pic.twitter.com/2ABNhpL1XX

— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) August 3, 2023

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