Inter Miami vs New York City: Messi scores as Miami enter MLS Cup playoffs
Summary
Lionel Messi scored two goals and helped with another as Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 4-0, securing a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. This victory placed Inter Miami in third position in the Eastern Conference.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted once in Inter Miami's 4-0 win over New York City FC.
- The win allowed Inter Miami to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year.
- Luis Suarez and Baltasar Rodriguez also scored goals for Inter Miami.
- The match halted New York City FC's three-game winning streak.
- With this performance, Messi moved to the top of the MLS goal-scoring chart with 24 goals in 23 games.
- Messi's first goal occurred when he chipped the ball over the opposing goalkeeper.
- His second goal happened following a setup by teammates Marcelo Weigandt and Luis Suarez.
- Messi has played at least one goal and one assist in each of his last three games.
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