Lionel Messi scored again as Inter Miami beat Cincinnati to reach the MLS Eastern Conference final for the first time.
The Argentina forward opened the scoring with a first-half header – his sixth goal in four MLS post-season games.
Messi went on to provide three assists, setting up Mateo Silvetti and, twice, Tadeo Allende in Cincinnati.
Messi’s 12 goal contributions in the post-season is an MLS record.
Javier Mascherano’s Miami side will face Philadelphia or New York City for a place in the MLS Cup final, against the winners of the Western Conference final.
