Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, secured a dominant victory over FC Cincinnati, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals. Messi scored one goal and provided three assists, setting an MLS playoff record with twelve goal contributions. Miami will face either the Philadelphia Union or New York City FC in the next round. Cincinnati, despite having the second-best record last season, was eliminated in the conference finals for the second consecutive year. Messis performance broke a three-match scoring drought against Cincinnati and showcased his consistent impact on the field. Miami maintained strong offensive pressure, with seven shots on goal compared to Cincinnatis four.
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