Lionel Messi was on target again for his New Club, Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 Leagues Cup win over host Orlando City SC to lead his team advance to the round of 16 in the inaugural competition.

The Argentina skipper who has had an incredible start to his MLS career, gave Miami an early lead, recieving a Robert Taylor’s lofted ball into the box and smashing a volley past Orlando goalkeeper for his fourth goal in the Leagues Cup.

Orlando city equalized 10 minutes later with a goal from César Araujo in a fiesty opening exchanges that saw Messi pick up a yellow card and Orlando’s Kyle Smith also being cautioned by the referee just before the break.

Miama regained the lead through a penalty by Josef Martínez who drew a foul in the area from Orlando’s Antônio Carlos early in the second half.

Messi, who was named captained of the club few days after his arrival deffered to take the spot kick, allowing the former Atlanta United striker to do the honors and restore the home side’s lead.

Messi scored his second of the night shortly after, volleying home another close strike to seal the victory as Martinez provided the assist with a deft chip back across the top of the six-yard box.