David Beckham’s franchise won the 2023 League Cup. In regulation time, they drew 1-1 with Nashville, with a remarkable left-footed shot from the Argentine star. In the 12-step definition, they prevailed 10-9. With this, the Rosario achieved the 44th title of his career.
Inter Miami had its first time. The American team that shook up the market by signing Lionel Messi won the first title in its fledgling history on Saturday. On penalties, they beat Nashville no less than 10-9, after a 1-1 draw in regular time in the 2023 League Cup Final, played at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee (i.e. they played on the road).
It was about Messi’s first North American final, just 29 days after arriving in the United States. It was a golden opportunity for David Beckham’s new franchise, who suddenly became the favorites to win this competition, which includes the cast of MLS and Liga MX. Also at the helm was one of the newest franchises in the soccer.
Those who remained on the substitute bench are the two “Chileans” in Inter. Robbie Robinson and Tomás Avilés did not participate in the final. The former Racing, sub 20 in the World Cup with Argentina, was one of the last to arrive at the club.
The Argentine star reached the League Cup result with a remarkable streak: nine goals in six games. In the decisive match, he reappeared and how he knows how to do it best: convert. In the 23rd minute, the man from Rosario opened the scoring with a superb goal. He takes the ball and is sketched to finish with his left foot, from the crescent. Unleashes the celebration of Tata Martino and his collaborators at the bank. Tenth goal for Leo Messi in Miami.
In the second half, Nashville found the equalizer on a set piece. At 57′, after a corner and a bad start from goalkeeper Callender, Fafa Picault connects and the ball deflects off the goalkeeper and enters the goal. Own goal and celebration at Geodis Park.
With parity on the scoreboard, the outcome of the match was completely open. Nashville went further and closed in on Callender’s goal, who responded. In the other goal, Messi appeared little, but when he did, he immediately generated a risk. He had a left-footed shot that hit a post. Both managed to win it in the 90s, but the 1-1 didn’t budge and the title would be defined on penalties.
Messi opened the lot and was right. Inter were lucky to convert all five and win. But Ulloa missed the fifth shot and stretched the definition. They came at 9-9 and the goalkeepers had to finish. Callender appeared as the figure, as he converted his shot and saved his colleague’s, to seal the victory.
The former Barcelona and PSG player reached the title number 44 in his career, becoming the most earning footballer. He exceeds the record of Dani Alves, which remained at 43 years.
After today’s definition, Messi and company opt for another. Next Wednesday, Inter will play the semi-final of the US Open Cup (the equivalent of the Chilean Cup) against Cincinnati. If they advance, they will have the definition of the title in September, against the Houston Dynamo or Real Salt Lake. For the following weekend, Flea are expected to make their MLS debut, when their side are due to play New York Red Bulls.
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