Messi scores twice, Miami wins epic leagues cup knockout games

Inter Miami progress into the League Cup after a thrilling encounter in Dallas.

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Lionel Messi scored two goals including the equalizer in the 85th minute to level the game at 4 all.

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Inter Miami overcame FC Dallas with a 5–3 lead on penalty kicks.

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Inter Miami will reach the League Cup quarter-finals on 11 or 12 August.

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Messi awaits the winner of Monday night's Houston Dynamo FC-Charlotte FC matchup.

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FC Dallas coach Nico Estevez said that "I thought we had it."

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Messi equalized in the 85th minute with a superb free kick into the right side of the net.

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Benjamin Cremaschi sealed the win for Inter Miami with the final kick.

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