Mascherano was shown a red card for arguing with officials as the teams headed to the tunnel after the first-half whistle with Miami holding a 1-0 lead.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano used a smartphone to communicate with assistant coaches after receiving a red card in Wednesday’s 2-1 Leagues Cup quarterfinal win over Tigres.

However, none of that prevented the Herons from reaching their second Leagues Cup semifinal in three years and second major semifinal this season.