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Nashville Ousts Messi's Inter Miami From CONCACAF Champions Cup After Tie
Cristian Espinoza's away goal allowed Nashville SC to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals after a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami, who struggled with injuries and underperforming signings.
- On Wednesday, NashvilleSC tied Inter Miami 1-1 in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 series, advancing to the quarterfinals on away goals and eliminating the Herons from the tournament.
- Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the seventh minute with his 900th career goal, giving Inter Miami the lead following a scoreless draw between the teams last week in Nashville.
- Cristian Espinoza equalized in the second half after a scramble in the penalty box, while goalkeeper Brian Schwake made five saves to preserve the result despite heavy pressure from Miami.
- Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano accepted responsibility for the elimination, saying, "The one responsible for this elimination is me," as the club faces scrutiny over high-priced offseason acquisitions that failed to deliver.
- Wednesday's match marked Inter Miami's final game at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale before relocating to a new facility near Miami International Airport, while Nashville will face Club Ame in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals this April.
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