In the Eastern Conference – Semifinal 2 of the MLS, Inter Miami showcased their dominance with a convincing 4-0 win against FC Cincinnati. The match saw Tadeo Allende shine with a brace, scoring in the 61st and 73rd minutes, highlighting Miami’s formidable offensive strength. Additionally, Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a header in the 18th minute, while Mateo Silvetti added another in the second half (56th minute).
Messi’s performance positioned him as the standout player of the match. The Argentine forward not only scored once but also attempted four shots on goal and completed 41 successful passes, demonstrating his influence on the pitch.
Allende’s contributions were equally vital, as he recorded two goals, executed 28 accurate passes, reclaimed possession of the ball three times, and made two attempts on goal.
FC Cincinnati’s head coach, Pat Noonan, fielded a 3-5-2 formation with Roman Celentano as goalkeeper, supported by defenders Nick Hagglund, Miles Robinson, and Teenage Hadebe. Their midfield comprised Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Samuel Gidi, and Lukas Ahlefeld Engel, while Kévin Denkey and Brenner led the attack.
On the other side, Javier Mascherano’s Miami utilized a 5-3-2 setup, featuring Rocco Ríos Novo in goal, with Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcón, Sergio Busquets, Noah Allen, and Jordi Alba forming the defense. The midfield was anchored by Tadeo Allende, Rodrigo De Paul, and Baltasar Rodríguez, with Lionel Messi and Mateo Silvetti up front.
Drew Fischer officiated the match at TQL Stadium.
With this resounding victory, Inter Miami has secured its spot in the Conference Final, eliminating Cincinnati from the competition.
FC Cincinnati Substitutions
56’ 2T – Lukas Ahlefeld Engel out for Luca Orellano
65’ 2T – Nick Hagglund out for Ayoub Jabbari; Ender Echenique out for Yuya Kubo
77’ 2T – Teenage Hadebe out for Alvas Powell; Pavel Bucha out for Obinna Nwobodo
Inter Miami Substitutions
70’ 2T – Noah Allen out for Tomás Avilés
75’ 2T – Tadeo Allende out for Luis Suárez; Baltasar Rodríguez out for Telasco Segovia
81’ 2T – Mateo Silvetti out for Yannick Bright; Jordi Alba out for Gonzalo Luján.