Messi scored his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami reached the League Cup final.

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After only a few weeks at Inter Miami, Messi is now third on the club's all-time scoring chart

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trailing only compatriot Gonzalo Higuain by 20 goals

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Messi scored in the 20th minute with a low rocket from more than 30

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Joseph Martinez rushed for yards after opening the scoring for Miami

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His shot sailed past the outstretched fingers of Union custodian Andre Blake and into the net at the right post.

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Jordi Alba of Spain scored a third Miami goal in first-half stoppage time

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his first goal in four games since joining Inter

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