The Leagues Cup 2023 Final that happened today was certainly a perfect final anybody could have dreamt about. It was Inter Miami that was able to snatch the victory from Nashville. There is no doubt about the fact that this was the best final anybody could have dreamt about. The final score after the full-time was 1-1. After that, the penalty shoot-out went till 9-10. Undoubtedly both the teams were able to win the respect because of the outstanding performance that was given. However, in the end, Messi stole everyone’s Heart.
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Key moments of the match:
- From the start of the match both the teams were able to show competitiveness. However, Lionel Messi had his own plans to surprise Nashville. He went on to score the first goal of the match right in the 23rd minute.
- Nashville made a lot of effort to get their first goal, and in that effort, they got a Yellow card. Anibal Godoy from Nashville got the first yellow of the match.
- Soon, Nashville’s plan worked and they got their first goal, in the 57th minute of the match.
- Until the full-time, there were a number of substitutions that happened in the match, and still, the score remained 1-1, and no extra goal was scored.
- While the match was coming to an end, Victor Ulloa got a yellow card.
- At the full time of the match, the score was 1-1. Now it was the time for the penalty shootout.
- The score of the first five goals of the penalty shootout was 4-1 for both teams.
- However, for five more goals the penalty shootout continues, and finally Inter Miami won with a score of 10-9.
Match Summary:
- Shots – Inter Miami – 6 &, Nashville – 11
- Possession – Inter Miami – 59% &, Nashville – 41%
- Passes – Inter Miami – 593 &, Nashville – 405
- Yellow Cards – Inter Miami – 1 &, Nashville – 1
- Pass Accuracy – Inter Miami – 89% &, Nashville – 84%
Isn’t it one of the most exciting finals? Lionel Messi has proved that he is still the best player in the world. Age is certainly just the number for him. Do you think he is going to play in the next FIFA World Cup?