Lionel Messi was on the target as Inter Miami won 2–1 from Atlanta United from the last season’s playoffs, which sent him to the top of the Eastern Conference Standing of Major League Soccer on Sunday. Veteran Haiti International Fafa Picault gave Miami a precious victory in the winning goal in the 89th minute, which extended her unbeaten start in the season. This victory was also a melodious revenge for Miami, which faced a shock for Atlanta in the last season playoff despite one of the greatest upsets in MLS history.
An end-to-end battle in front of 42,843 fans at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was set to end in a draw, which placed Miami in the Gulf after an excellent goalkeeping performance by veteran Brad Guzan.
But Miami won the death when 34 -year -old Picault was selected by an invited cross from former Barcelona star Jordan Alba.
PICAUULT took a high jump and returned a bottom header beyond the target, which defeated Gujan’s disappointing dive to crawling in the post.
Earlier, Atlanta had picked up, where he left the last season, Rocked Miami with an 11th -minute goal from Ivory Coast International Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Brook Lennon hanged from Miguel Almaron on a deep pass under the right flank, took a touch and crossed the latte for Lath, whose header looped the net.
But Miami did not have long to wait for the leveler, Messi punished some sluggish rescue by Atlanta to equal 20 minutes.
Bartose Silsz was captured by Messi to occupy the edge of the region, which was close to the ball from the toes of the Polish Midfielder before shocking the rear of Deric Williams and then a beautiful finish over Gujan.
The two teams created opportunities to score in the second half, a Paris -born midfielder Triston Muumba, Atlanta, saw a long distance attempt on woodwork by Miami’s goalkeeper Rokko Ros Novo.
At the other end, Guzan succession to save Mamiami’s star from Messi to deny, which failed a 37 -year -old man in the 65th minute.
On Sunday, Nashville SC defeated Philadelphia Union 3–1 in the Eastern Conference at other sports at MLS.
At the Western Conference, MLS Champion Los Angeles Galaxy ruled and scored his first point of the season in Portland 1–1. The Galaxy lives under the standing with one point of four games.
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