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Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Orlando City in Leagues Cup

He helped guide Inter Miami CF to the round of 16 in the inaugural competition.

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On Wednesday night, Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-1 Leagues Cup win over Orlando City SC.

He helped guide Inter Miami CF to the round of 16 in the inaugural competition.

Messi scored his fourth goal in the Leagues Cup after volleying home Robert Taylor’s lofted ball into the box past Orlando’s Pedro Gallese.

Orlando drew level 10 minutes later but Josef Martínez drew a foul in the area to procure a penalty for his side. Messi deferred to his Miami teammate on the spot kick, allowing the former Atlanta United striker to do the honors and restore the home side’s lead.

Shortly after, Messi scored his fifth goal since joining Miami, volleying home another close strike to seal the victory as Martinez provided the assist with a deft chip back across the top of the six-yard box.

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