INTER MIAMI CF'S THE HIGHEST SCORER FINISHED A 4-0 DEFEAT OF CHARLOTTE FC TO SEND HIS NEW TEAM INTO THE SEMIFINALS AT DRV PNK STADIUM IN FLORIDA.
Inter Miami was able to triumph over adversity and advance with the help of two more goals from Lionel Messi.
Messi is now the competition's Golden Boot leader with eight goals in the League Cup. He's also scored in each of the five games since making his Hollywood-style debut on July 21.
Benjamin Cremaschi scored a goal and the deciding penalty in the shootout, giving Miami a chance against Charlotte FC on Friday night.
Inter Miami could qualify to the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, which is open to the top three Leagues Cup finishers.
Inter Miami was on the edge of being eliminated in the round of 16 against Dallas, behind 4-2, until Messi sparked a comeback to win 5-3 on penalty. After a 4-3 victory due to a Dallas own goal.