Miami: Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende scored two goals each as Inter Miami advanced to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals with a 4-0 home win over Nashville in the decisive game of their playoff series.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the Argentine World Cup winner put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute with a 20-yard dribble before firing in from the edge of the penalty area. Messi then doubled the lead by side-footing home from 18 yards after Mateo Silvetti's layoff.

Inter Miami's dominance continued as the hosts made it 3-0 through Allende, who drilled a first-time effort past goalkeeper Joe Willis following Jordi Alba's cut-back. Celta Vigo loanee Allende completed the rout in the 76th minute, lifting a shot over Willis after Messi's precise through ball.

The result secured Inter Miami a 2-1 series victory and set up an Eastern Conference last-four clash against FC Cincinnati in a single game.