Lionel Messi was once again the star of the show for Inter Miami, scoring a second-half brace to ensure his side would come out with a 3-1 win over Orlando City on Wednesday, booking the Herons' spot in the Leagues Cup final in the process.

Miami were second-best in a first half that saw Orlando outshoot them eight to five, paying the price with Marco Pasalic's goal in the first minute of stoppage time before the break. Javier Mascherano's side were much more aggressive in the second half, limiting Orlando to zero shots, though the match finally tilted in their favor when David Brekalo was sent off after conceding a penalty in the 75th minute.

It paved the way for Messi's brace, the first goal coming via a penalty that he simply slotted into the right side of the net. It was h

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