Miami, September 13 (Daily Kiran) : Inter Miami faced Nashville SC in a Major League Soccer match at the new stadium in Miami, ending in a 2-2 draw on September 13. Captain Lionel Messi contributed to the scoreline with a goal, marking his 99th in the league.
The visitors took an early lead in the fourth minute with a goal from Sam Surridge. Inter Miami equalized in the 19th minute when a corner kick from Messi was inadvertently deflected into the net by Nashville defender Reed Baker-Whiting. The first half concluded with the score tied at 1-1.
In the second half, Inter Miami had a clear opportunity to take the lead in the 50th minute, but Messi’s shot from the right side of the box hit the crossbar.
Twelve minutes later, Messi found the net, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 advantage in the 62nd minute. Receiving a pass from De Paul just outside the box, he struck with his left foot into the far post, scoring his 19th goal of the season.
In the 66th minute, Inter Miami made two substitutions, bringing on Paraguayan international midfielder Matías Galarza for his debut in place of Segovia.
Inter Miami nearly extended their lead in the 78th minute with a double chance. An initial shot from Suárez was saved by Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwaecke, and Messi’s follow-up attempt hit the left post.
Nashville equalized in stoppage time with another goal from Surridge, leveling the match. Inter Miami pushed for a late winner and came close in the fourth minute of extra time when De Paul’s finish struck the left post. Ultimately, the match concluded at 2-2.
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