In Kingston, Jamaica, Inter Miami defeated Cavalier SC 2-0 on Thursday to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi each scored, with Suarez converting a penalty kick in the 11th minute and Messi adding a goal in stoppage time. With a 4-0 aggregate win, Inter Miami will face Los Angeles FC for a spot in the semifinals. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi’s impact off the bench, with the Argentine star’s first official match in the Caribbean drawing much anticipation. The match, moved to the larger National Stadium for the occasion, saw Messi delight fans with a late goal, securing a memorable victory for the MLS club.
