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Inter Miami 3-1 LAFC: Messi Pulls Off Stunning 3-Goal Rally To Seal CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal Spot

Inter Miami defeated Los Angeles FC 3-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate, securing their first-ever spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals on Wednesday at the Chase Stadium. After trailing 2-0 on aggregate early, Lionel Messi sparked the comeback with a first-half goal, assisted Noah Allen for the second, and sealed the win with a calm penalty in the 84th minute. LAFC had taken an early lead through Aaron Long, but couldn’t hold off the Herons' late surge. Inter Miami now advanced바카라 웹사이트to face Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinals.

CONCACAF: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami
CONCACAF: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal with forward Tadeo Allende (21) against the Los Angeles FCduring the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC
CONCACAF: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

A scuffle breaks out between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF Nations League: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami
CONCACAF Nations League: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) scores on a penalty kick against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF Nations League: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC
CONCACAF Nations League: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (24) tries to clear the shot by Inter Miami defender Noah Allen (32) off the goal line but fails during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami
CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) watches a shot by Inter Miami defender Noah Allen head in the goal as midfielder Federico Redondo (55) passes by during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC
CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) brings the ball up the field against the Los Angeles FC during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF LAFC Inter Miami Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami
CONCACAF Inter Miami LAFC Soccer: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) battles for position during a corner kick with Los Angeles FC defender Sergi Palencia (14) as goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) looks on during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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CONCACAF Inter Miami LAFC Soccer: Inter Miami vs Los Angeles FC
CONCACAF LAFC Inter Miami Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/Jim Rassol

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring on a penalty kick against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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