Inter Miami defeated New York City 5-1 in the Eastern Conference final. With this result, Lionel Messi's team secured their place in the MLS final.
The "Herons" will now face the winner of the San Diego and Vancouver Whitecaps matchup. In the initial minutes, New York City dominated, controlling possession in the midfield.
However, Inter Miami gradually took initiative and capitalized on their first opportunity. Busquets passed the ball to Allende, who scored with a precise shot to open the scoring.
Soon after, Alba delivered a cross from the left wing into the penalty area, and Allende headed the ball into the net for his second goal. The visitors attempted to respond with set-pieces and long-range shots but failed to convert any into clear opportunities.
Later, Morales' free kick allowed Hack to reduce the deficit with a header. Although Inter Miami played more cautiously after halftime, they continued attacking through Messi.
Messi, often dropping deeper, controlled the pace of the game and delivered accurate passes to his teammates. He assisted Silvetti in the penalty area, marking his 405th career assist and setting a new world record.
In the second half, Segovia came on as a substitute and brought speed to the game on the left flank. Messi secured possession in the middle and released Telasco into open space.
Segovia played a one-two with Alba, finishing with a strike into the right corner of the goal to make it 4-1. In the final minutes, Inter Miami launched a quick counterattack, breaking through the visitors' defense.
Messi passed the ball to Bryatt in midfield, who accelerated the attack, delivering the ball to Yannick Allende. Allende, in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, scored his third goal, completing his hat-trick and sealing a 5-1 victory.
Suarez had another opportunity to extend the lead, but his shot was blocked by a defender. Meanwhile, Bryatt received a warning for a rough foul in midfield.
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