MLS playoffs: Messi leads Miami to East final as NYC FC ends Philadelphia’s season

• Luis Suarez benched for Matteo Silvetti, who scored twice

• Union's Supporters' Shield-winning season ends

Tadeo Allende scored a second-half brace, Lionel Messi scored and picked up three assists and Inter Miami pulled away to a 4-0 victory over FC Cincinnati in Sunday's MLS Eastern Conference semi-final.

Mateo Silvetti, 19, also had a goal and an assist for No 3 seed Miami, who continue their deepest MLS playoff run in club history by advancing to their first East final. Miami will play NYC FC at home after they beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 later on Sunday.