da fezbet: Inter Miami's opening goal in their CONCACAF Champions Cup tie vs Nashville SC was crafted in Barcelona, with Lionel Messi finding Luis Suarez.
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Inter Miami defeats Nashville SC 3-1Suarez and Messi both get goal and assistAdvance to quarters of CONCACAF Champions CupWHAT HAPPENED?
Jordi Alba delivered the cheeky assist, finding Messi in a tight space, who then launched a stunning through ball to the Uruguayan striker. The 37-year-old did the rest, scoring what was his second goal of the CCC this year.
Just 15 minutes later and it was Messi who fired home this time to make it 2-0. And the cherry on top came midway through the match when Suarez again found himself involved, this time with an assist for Robert Taylor.
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The Herons are now through to the next round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, where they still have the chance to win one of five potential trophies available this year. They could also find themselves involved in the FIFA Club World Cup, which they'll qualify for if they manage to claim CCC glory.
Indeed, Miami will face the winner of FC Cincinnati vs CF Monterrey in the quarterfinals of the next round.
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The Herons are back in action on March 16 when they clash with Eastern Conference rivals D.C. United. Christian Benteke and co. will be looking to steal three points from Tata Martino's side when they arrive at the nation's capital.