InterMiami went into the game at Chase Stadium on Saturday needing a win Nashville SC to achieve the MLS Semi-finals of the play-offs for the first time in club history. Led by a spectacular performance by Lionel Messi, who scored a crucial bracethey achieved it – and are now just three wins away from the title.
The Herons had won Game 1 at home, but then fell to Geodis Park, forcing a decisive third game at Chase Stadium. This time they approached the match with the required focus and intensity, knowing that a loss would end their season.
MessiThe first half of the match set the tone for Inter Miami, who then focused on controlling the lead and using the clock to their advantage. The plan worked to perfection – Tadeo Allende added another brace, and when the referee blew the final whistle, it confirmed a historic milestone for Florida.
In their previous five MLS Inter Miami had never reached the Eastern Conference semifinals for seasons. They were eliminated in the first round twice, including last year’s surprising exit Atlanta United after finishing as the top team in the regular season. They also lost once in the play-in round, while failing to qualify for the postseason at all in the other two campaigns.
Evander’s FC Cincinnati will be Inter Miami’s next rival.
Who will Inter Miami face in the semi-finals?
Now that their spot in the next round is secure, head coach Javier Mascherano and his staff will now turn their focus to analyzing their upcoming opponent: FC Cincinnati. Even then‘s team also needed a Game 3, edging Columbus crew 2–1 to continue.
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FC Cincinnati will host InterMiamias the format of the MLS Playoffs changes from this stage onwards – no longer a best-of-three, but a single-elimination match, played in the home stadium of the higher seed.
In the regular season standings, Cincinnati finished with 65 points – the same total as Inter Miami. However, Cincinnati’s extra win proved decisive, giving them home field advantage for the semifinals at TQL Stadium.
When do Cincinnati and Inter Miami play?
After Saturday’s match against Nashville SC, Inter Miami will have plenty of time to prepare for their next challenge. The MLS Playoffs will pause for the international break, during which top players from around the world will join their national teams World Cup qualifiers or friendly matches.
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That is why there will be no club action this weekend and the play-offs will resume after 2018 FIFA break ends. Although the official date is yet to be confirmed, The semi-final between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami is expected to be played on the weekend of November 22-23.
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