Fernandez regained the upper hand in the third set, sealing victory when her opponent netted.

Messi claimed his first MLS Golden Boot and also staked his claim to a second straight Most Valuable Player award with a bravura performance that saw Inter rally to clinch third place in the Eastern Conference.

Instead of silverware, Postecoglou leaves Forest with an unwanted record -- his reign of less than six weeks is the shortest of any permanent Premier League manager.