Inter Miami secured a crucial 2–1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday night, thanks to another brilliant performance from Lionel Messi. The Argentine legend scored both goals for Miami, marking his fourth consecutive multi-goal game, a new MLS record.
Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute and doubled the lead before halftime, capitalizing on New England’s defensive lapses. Although Carles Gil pulled one back for the hosts in the 79th minute, Miami held firm to claim all three points. The win extended their unbeaten run to five matches and strengthened their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Key Highlights:
27th minute: Messi capitalized on a defensive error by New England to open the scoring, slotting a left-footed shot into the net—his 13th MLS goal of the season.
38th minute: Messi doubled the lead, completing a poised finish after a precise feed from Sergio Busquets.
79th minute: New England’s Carles Gil pulled one back, giving the home side a glimmer of hope, but Oscar Ustari’s late saves secured Miami’s win.
The win extended Inter Miami’s unbeaten streak to five games (5 W, 1 D) and lifted them to fifth in the Eastern Conference, tightening their position in the playoff chase YouTube+15Inter Miami CF+15The Economic Times+15. For New England, it marked their fifth match without a win, maintaining their position just one spot below Miami.
Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami’s head coach, revealed that despite originally planning to rest Messi, the star remained on the field as New England’s goal threatened their lead. He also hinted at easing Messi’s workload in upcoming congested fixtures.
Next Matches:
Inter Miami returns home to face Nashville SC at Chase Stadium this Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET Wikipedia+2Inter Miami CF+2ESPN+2.
New England travels to Austin for their next fixture.
Summary: Messi’s masterclass powered Inter Miami to a historic 2–1 win in Foxborough, propelling them further into playoff contention while New England struggles continue.
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