Lucas Melano Messi-Like Goal Clinches Portland A Spot In MLS Final

He's not Messi, but this Lucas Melano Messi-like goal would make La Pulga proud. The fellow Argentine went beast mode en route to a ridiculous goal that sealed the Timbers spot in the MLS final. Melano received a pass cutting into the box and proceeded to fake out not only FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges, but also goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez. The fake passes we're executed perfectly which gave Melano just enough room to flick home the golazo. We're starting to think that Melano should be getting more minutes, because he obviously has the potential to play like his countryman Lionel Messi. Okay, we're kidding, but this goal is nasty, and anytime you score a goal that reminds you of Messi, you're doing something right.

Lucas Melano dances around goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez and caps off scoring his Messi-like goal. (Photo: @OregonianSports | Twitter)