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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on FC Cincinnati in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open Cup at 7pm ET at TQL stadium in Cincinnati. Inter Miami is just coming off their win in the Leagues Cup final last Saturday in Nashville, securing the first trophy in the franchise's short history. They will have no time to rest as they face the best team in the eastern conference in FC Cincinnati in a pivotal semi-final game in Ohio. FC Cincinnati will be hoping to be the first team to give Messi the taste of defeat since his arrival to the states.

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: US Open Cup Semi-Finals, live updates from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

Inter Miami have been on a roll since Messi's arrival to the United States, culminating this stretch with the franchise's first piece of silverware after Messi and the gang secured the Leagues Cup trophy last Saturday in Nashville. The Argentine astro was crowned his 44th trophy in his career making him the most decorated footballer of all time. Messi has willed this team to victory so far scoring 10 goals in his first 7 games with the team. Inter Miami will get no rest as they prepare for this difficult semi-final matchup in what many believe will be their toughest test yet.

Cincinnati will push Messi & Inter Miami

Messi has yet to lose a game with his new team but Cincinnati and Lucho Acosta, who sit first place in the eastern conference, will be hoping to change that in their own backyard. As the standings suggest, Cincinnati is one of the best teams in the league led in attack by Brandon Vazquez with Acosta just behind him. Inter Miami will be coming off a short rest period having played in that difficult final just on Saturday and the team will be hoping to avoid a hangover and take the next step by securing a spot in the US Open Cup final.

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