Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez propelled Inter Miami to a 2-0 victory against Cavalier SC, guaranteeing a place in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. The MLS side will now face Lafc for a place in the semi-finals.
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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored while Inter Miami beaten Jamaica 2-0 rider SC Thursday and moved to the quarter-finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Suarez, the 38-year-old Uruguayan striker, converted with a penalty kick in the 11th minute and Messi took place early in the second half and marked in time to help the MLS Club to progress in the next round 4-0 on the aggregate.
Inter Miami will face the Los Angeles FC for a place in the semi-finals. The team tries to reach the semi-finals for the first time.
Messi’s first visit to the Caribbean to play in an official match was eagerly awaited. The great Argentinian and his Miami teammates were welcomed by the Minister of Culture of Jamaica, gender, entertainment and sport, Olivia Grange, upon his arrival at the airport.
The Jamaican club generally plays in a 3,000 -seat stadium, but has moved the Champions Cup match at the National Stadium, which has a capacity of 35,000.
Local fans celebrated when the World Cup champion Messi finished the match with a goal near the last minute after a crossing of Santiago Morales.
