David Beckham congratulates Inter Miami after Lionel Messi and Co advanced to US Open Cup final: ‘Another great night in pink’
- Inter Miami secured their spot in the US Open Cup finals by beating FC Cincinnati
- Co-owner David Beckham was not present at TQL Stadium on Wednesday
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David Beckham was a “very proud” co-owner after his side Inter Miami secured a spot in the US Open Cup final on Wednesday night.
The Herons made a stunning comeback, sparked by Lionel Messi, beating FC Cincinnati on penalties in Wednesday night’s semi-finals to set up a final showdown against the Houston Dynamo.
Beckham, co-owner of the MLS franchise, was not present at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati to witness his team’s advance to the second Finals of the season.
However, the former England captain took to congratulating the boys in pink on social media after their victory.
The former Manchester United star shared a photo of Messi and co. celebrate their triumph along with the caption: “Another great night in pink.” A great effort by the team to reach another final. @intermiamicf very proud.’
David Beckham took to social media to congratulate his Inter Miami side on the win
Lionel Messi and Co. defeated FC Cincinnati on penalties and reached the final of the US Open Cup
Beckham, pictured after Miami’s Leagues Cup win, was not present on Wednesday
Cincinnati went 2-0 up after Luciano Acosta scored the opening goal for the MLS leaders before Brandon Vazquez doubled the lead minutes into the second half.
But Messi inspired Miami to come back, providing both assists for Leonardo Campana and the second, in the form of an incredible ball into the box in the 97th minute, forced extra time.
Miami took the lead for the first time when Josef Martínez scored three minutes into the first overtime, but Cincinnati equalized when Yuya Kubo scored in the 114th minute to force a penalty – Miami’s second shootout in a week.
Drake Callender saved Nick Hagglund’s attempt in the fifth round before 18-year-old Benjamin Cremaschi converted the winning penalty.
The final will be Miami’s second chance at a Silver this season after lifting its first-ever trophy in the Leagues Cup final against Nashville in Music City on Saturday night.
Beckham was an integral part of Miami’s run to the League Cup final and shared an emotional moment on the field with his wife Victoria after his team won the title.
Beckham, his wife Victoria, son Cruz and daughter Harper were in Music City on Saturday night to watch Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup Final
David, 48, and Victoria, 49, stormed onto the pitch at GEODIS Park in Nashville on Saturday night to celebrate Inter Miami’s win of the inaugural Leagues Cup
David looked moved as he and Victoria took a moment after the game to enjoy the on-field celebrations in front of a star-studded crowd including Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.
They shared a touching embrace that came after five difficult seasons in Miami as the club struggled to get out of the MLS basement.
They had attended the game with son Cruz, 18, and daughter Harper, 12, and the family enjoyed a day out exploring Nashville the following day.
Harper also had her own moment of glory throughout the tournament when she was eliminated alongside Messi ahead of Miami’s 4-0 win over Charlotte in the League Cup quarter-finals.