Lionel Messi continues to showcase his skills in international Miami, contributing two goals and one assist as a starter for the team, helping them secure a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United on Tuesday.
Messi, along with long-time teammate Sergio Busquets, made their first appearance as starters in the North American League Cup on Tuesday. Following his impressive performance in the previous match against Blue Cross, where he scored a stunning goal as a substitute, Messi wasted no time in making an impact in this game. Just 8 minutes into the match, he received a long pass from Busquets and calmly slotted the ball into the net with his left foot, after evading the opponent’s challenge. This goal marked the first record-breaking moment for the former Barcelona duo at Inter Miami.
In the 22nd minute, Messi and Robert Thalay combined for a “one-two” play, resulting in a close-range shot that extended Inter Miami’s lead to 2-0. Thalay later scored again in a narrow position just before halftime, giving Inter Miami a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Eight minutes into the second half, Messi and Thalay once again combined effectively, with Messi providing a precise pass to Thalay, who converted it into a goal, making it 4-0 for Inter Miami. Messi was substituted in the 78th minute, and his teammate, Kizduchamavi, committed a foul in the penalty area, resulting in a red card. However, Aymada successfully converted the penalty kick, sealing Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory and securing their second consecutive win since Messi joined the team.
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Describe the chemistry between Lionel Messi and Robert Thalay in the match against Atlanta United
Lionel Messi’s exceptional skills were on full display in international Miami as he contributed two goals and one assist as a starter for the team, leading them to a resounding 4-0 victory over Atlanta United on Tuesday.
Teaming up with long-time teammate Sergio Busquets, Messi made his first appearance as a starter in the North American League Cup. After his impressive performance in the previous match against Blue Cross, where he scored a breathtaking goal as a substitute, Messi wasted no time in making his mark in this game. Within just 8 minutes, he received a long pass from Busquets and calmly slotted the ball into the net with his left foot, effortlessly evading the opponent’s challenge. This record-breaking goal marked the beginning of a new era for the former Barcelona duo at Inter Miami.
In the 22nd minute, Messi and Robert Thalay combined brilliantly for a quick “one-two” play, resulting in a close-range shot that extended Inter Miami’s lead to 2-0. Thalay later found the back of the net again just before halftime, securing a comfortable 3-0 lead for Inter Miami.
Eight minutes into the second half, Messi and Thalay once again showed their incredible chemistry, with Messi providing an accurate pass to Thalay, who converted it into another goal, making it 4-0 for Inter Miami. Messi was substituted in the 78th minute, and unfortunately, his teammate Kizduchamavi committed a foul in the penalty area, resulting in a red card. However, Aymada stepped up and successfully converted the penalty kick, sealing Inter Miami’s impressive 4-0 victory and their second consecutive win since Messi joined the team.
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Wow, Lionel Messi never fails to amaze us! His performance in the Miami exhibition match was simply brilliant, scoring two goals and providing an assist. The team’s 4-0 victory is a testament to his exceptional skills and undeniable impact on the field. Well done, Messi!