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Another good day at the office for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X. Collage: Pulse Sports Nigeria.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami refuse to lose after booking a ticket to another cup final against Cincinnati in the US Open Cup.
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have reached another cup final after a remarkable win against FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup

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Inter booked a place in the final after a 5-4 win over Cincinnati in their semi-final clash at the TQL Stadium on Thursday morning. 

Messi assisted two of the goals as Miami came from 2-0 down to force a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw after extra time. 

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Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: Messi remains undefeated

Inter came into the US Open Cup semis as the favourite after Messi inspired them to the Leagues Cup final last week. 

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami close in on another Cup win. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

However, the legendary Argetine playmaker and his Inter teammates were forced to dig deep for the win as their hosts Cincinnati made it a worthy semifinal showdown. 

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Cincinnati started the brightest and did not take long to break the deadlock courtesy of Luciano Acosta’s 16th minute strike which gave them the lead at the break.

Brandon Vazquez celebrates a brilliant start for Cincinnati after putting them 2-0 up. (Photo Credit: Cincinnati/X)

Brandon Vazquez doubled the advantage for the hosts after the break before they let the comfortable lead vanish after the hour mark. 

Messi kicked off the impressive comeback for Inter when created the chance that Leonardo Campana finished off to half the deficit in the 68th minute.

Lionel Messi was doubled up on but he still ended with two brilliant assists. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)
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Both players combined again to make it 2-2 in added time, with Messi the provider again and Campana the scorer, to force extra time. 

Inter finally took the lead for the first time in the game when Josef Martinez made it 3-2 three minutes into extra time.

Inter Miami celebrate another cup final appearance. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

However, Cincinnati did not come to admire Miami and Messi as Yuya Kubo’s late stunner ensured the tie will go into penalties which Inter eventually won with goalkeeper Drake Callender the hero once again. 

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What the win means

Inter Miami will feature in another cup final just four days after seeing off Nashville SC on penalties to lift the Leagues Cup.

Messi became the most decorated player ever after the Leagues Cup win took his tally to 44 titles.

Lionel Messi remains unbeaten with Inter Miami after another win. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

However, the US Open Cup semi-final proved to be a tough one the 36-year-old and his Inter mates.

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After digging deep for the win, Messi fans have taken to social media to celebrate with a clear message.

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