Lionel Messi experienced another career first by playing his first match MLS playoff game of his career and it was good for him and his team. Inter Miami has reached an important milestone in the quest for the 2024 MLS title.
Messi's team won the first of their two matches against Atlanta United at Chase Stadium, thanks to goals from Luis Suárez And Jordi Alba and Inter Miami won 2-1 in the round of 16, with the second leg remaining to determine who advances to the next stage.
Luis Suárez scored the first goal of the match in the box after a pass from Diego Gomez and after a superb play on the left by Jordi Alba, all from the 2nd minute of the match. But it was not easy to achieve victory.
Atlanta United with positives
Atlanta United had things in order and could rely on them if they wanted to get back to the second leg. The 1-1 draw occurred in the 39th minute. Saba Lobjanidze with a cross shot from the left following a pass from Pedro Amador.
However, Inter Miami took the lead again in the 60th minute, thanks to Jordi Alba, who scored on an assist from Lionel Messi with a left-footed shot from outside the area. This ultimately sealed the match and moved them closer to the next round.
There were worrying moments for Inter Miami, who lost Ian Fray in the home stretch of the match due to a right knee injury. He came off the bench in tears, the price of the advantage before the return match next Saturday, November 2 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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