Messi and Hlongwane compete for the MLS League Cup Golden Boot.<\/p>\n
Due to his excellent play for Minnesota United, Bongokuhle Hlongwane is now competing against Lionel Messi for the MLS League Cup\u2019s Golden Boot.<\/p>\n
Hlongwane, an attacker for Bafana Bafana, is having the time of his life playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.<\/p>\n
His quantity of goals in the League Cup, where he is currently tied with Lionel Messi of Inter Miami, is proof of that.<\/p>\n
The former Maritzburg United player scored three braces in three games against Puebla, Chicago, and Columbus Crew prior to his goal against Toluca in a 2-2 tie on Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
THE PERFORMANCE OF BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE IN THE MLS LEAGUE CUP<\/p>\n
As a result, the 23-year-old\u2019s total of seven goals for Minnesota United in the League Cup is equal to Lionel Messi\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Unquestionably, Bongokuhle Hlongwane\u2019s strong run of form has been a key motivator this season.<\/p>\n
The Bafana Bafana star has played a total of 28 games in all MLS tournaments, scoring 15 goals.<\/p>\n
Along the process, the quick talisman Hlongwane also contributed three assists.<\/p>\n
After Joseph Rosales\u2019 goal in the 13th minute against Toluca, Hlongwane doubled Minnesota United\u2019s advantage at the 32-minute point.<\/p>\n
But in the second half, they fell apart like a house of cards. For Toluca, Valber Huerta and Tiago Volpi scored the decisive goals.<\/p>\n
Penalty kicks were needed to separate the two teams, and Minnesota United prevailed 4-2. Messi, on the other hand, has seven goals to his name after scoring in each of Inter Miami\u2019s first four games.<\/p>\n
Since joining Inter Miami, the Argentine, who is considered as one of the best free-kick shooters, has displayed grace.<\/p>\n
With three beautifully executed free kicks, Messi has the most outside-the-box goals in the league.<\/p>\n
But it is uncertain whether Hlongwane can keep up with World Cup winner Messi.<\/p>\n
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\nHlongwane, and Messi battle for the MLS League Cup Golden Boot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n