Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 3-1 in the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup on August 3, 2023. Lionel Messi scored two goals for Inter Miami, while Gonzalo Higuain scored the other. Alexandre Pato was the only scorer for Orlando City.
Messi opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 24th minute, when he scored a beautiful goal from outside the box. Higuain doubled the lead for Inter Miami in the 33rd minute, when he scored from a penalty. Messi scored his second goal of the game in the 53rd minute, when he headed home a cross from the left wing. Pato scored the only goal for Orlando City in the 73rd minute, but it was not enough to prevent Inter Miami from winning.
The victory helped Inter Miami advance to the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup. They will face the winner of the match between Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City.
