Tadeo Allende scored a hat trick to reach eight goals in the MLS Cup Playoffs and tie a league record, Lionel Messi contributed his seventh assist and Inter Miami routed visiting New York City FC 5-1 in Saturday night's Eastern Conference Final in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Jordi Alba had three assists for East No. 3 seed Miami, which has outscored opponents 13-1 in its last three playoff matches to reach its first MLS Cup final.

Telasco Segovia and Mateo Silvetti added second-half tallies for Miami, which will host the winner of the Western Conference final later Saturday between West No. 1 San Diego and No. 2 Vancouver. Both contestants in the championship match on Dec. 6 will be vying for their first MLS Cup.

Justin Haak pulled a goal back late in the first half for No. 5 New York City FC

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