Superstar Lionel Messi continued to score in Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over New York RB.
On the morning of August 27, Inter Miami had a visit to New York RB in the framework of the American Professional League (MLS). With Messi’s charm, fans continued to fill the field to watch the match
However, this match, Messi did not play from the beginning. The Argentine superstar along with Sergio Busquets just sat on the bench. This is expected because Messi needs time to rest after playing 8 matches in the past 40 days
Absent key players, Inter Miami chose to play defensively against the home team. The first time, Ney York RB dominated, owned some opportunities
The game was somewhat underwhelming, but Inter Miami suddenly took the lead in the 37th minute. From Noah Allen’s pass, Diego Gomez handled it skillfully in the penalty area before launching an exemplary finish to open the scoring.
Having the advantage, Inter Miami actively pulled the squad down and suffered some turbulent situations. However, goalkeeper Drake Callender had a good day with 4 successful saves
Inter Miami shows a fierce fighting spirit, changing compared to the time before Messi joined the team
By the 60th minute, Messi was launched into the field, immediately helping the style of coach Tata Martino’s teachers and students become more virtual.
In the 88th minute, Messi spoke up. The 36-year-old superstar danced in the New York RB defense before collaborating with Benjamin Cremaschi. The ball was passed back and Messi did not miss the opportunity to make it 2-0
Messi has scored his 11th goal since joining Inter Miami. However, this is Messi’s first goal in the MLS
The victory helped Inter Miami get out of the bottom position. However, they still have a lot of work to do if they want to be in the Top 9 to qualify for the MLS playoffs