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

The Argentine World Cup winner put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute when he embarked on a 20-yard dribble before firing in from the edge of the penalty area.

Messi doubled the lead by side-footing home from 18 yards after Mateo Silvetti's layoff.

The hosts made it 3-0 through Allende, who drilled a first-time effort past goalkeeper Joe Willis after 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 gave Inter Miami a 2-1 series victory and set up an Eastern Conference last-four clash against FC Cincinnati in a single game.