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Grading Inter Miami’s Theatrical Win Over FC Cincinnati As Messi Records Hat Trick

SI·Sophia Vesely·19 days ago
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In a truly theatrical affair, Inter Miami maintained their winning ways, securing a 5–3 win over FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night in front of a sell-out crowd at TQL Stadium. The game in Cincinnati, Ohio was anticipated to be action-packed and goal-filled, bringing together the two highest-scoring teams in the Eastern Conference. It certainly did not disappoint, featuring a hat trick for Lionel Messi—the third hat trick of his MLS career, which brings his total career goals to a whopping 910. The Argentinian legend opened the inevitable scoring frenzy. He charged the box and punished a mistake from flustered Cincinnati center back Matt Miazga, blasting the ball past goalkeeper Roman Celentano in the 24th minute. The first half was relatively quiet thereafter, until Cincinnati star striker Kévin Denkey nailed in a penalty kick in the 41st minute.…

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