Inter Miami once again showcased their attacking firepower in Major League Soccer, with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez leading the charge in a commanding win. Messi struck in the 74th minute, collecting a pass from midfield before slicing through the defense and lifting a precise chip over the goalkeeper to double Miami’s lead.
Eight minutes later, Suárez marked his return to the pitch with a clinical penalty, extending the advantage to 3-0. In the 86th minute, Messi capitalized on a defensive error to score his second of the night, sealing the result in style.
Goalkeeper Óscar Ustari earned his sixth consecutive clean sheet, while Miami celebrated a third straight victory. The team has now scored a league-high 64 goals this season, finding the net at least three times in five of their last six matches.
With this win, Miami climbed to third place in the Eastern Conference standings on 55 points from 29 matches. Philadelphia Union lead with 60 points, followed by FC Cincinnati on 58, though both have played two more games than Miami.
For New York City FC, the defeat ended a three-match winning streak. Despite creating two clear chances in the first half, they failed to convert and remain fifth in the table with 53 points from 31 matches.
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