(VIDEO) This was Cincinnati's plan to erase Lionel Messi and Inter Miami from the first half

Inter Miami is not having the best first half of all. Lionel Messi and company have certainly been outclassed in a match where they have not been able to overcome Cincinnati FC and a great retreat, especially in the middle of the field where they canceled out Messi and the attackers easily overcome the defense.

Former Boca Juniors Luciano Acosta opened the scoring for FC Cincinnati against Inter Miami in the semifinals of the US Open Cup. The 29-year-old Argentine managed to finish after a double carom in an unfortunate play for Lionel Messi's team, but The offensive midfielder did his thing by following the action and being able to convert.

However, the performance of the Cincinnati team has been extremely interesting. The midfield of the American club does not let a Lionel Messi breathe who does not look comfortable. Every time the Argentine star had the ball, two players immediately came to put pressure on him.

What happens if Inter Miami loses to Cincinnati?

If they lose in the match, the Miami club will be eliminated from the US Open Cup, since it is not a round-trip tournament. This is Lionel Messi's first US Open Cup and he hopes to conquer it once and for all. A victory for Miami would mean their direct pass to the grand final of the tournament.