Inter Miami has looked much improved compared to its performance against Chicago Fire earlier this week. Lionel Messi has once again been at the heart of the goals, setting up both and taking his goal contributions to 40 in the league this season.
New England Revolution looked lively and hungry in the opening minutes of the match, with Bye striking the crossbar in the ninth minute. But as the time ticked on, the players seemed to run out of gas after fighting for every loose ball early on. Miami took complete advantage of this and took the lead, with Messi setting up Allende for his 10th goal of the season (second-most for Miami in the league this season).
And with time running out in the first half, this time, it was Inter Miami that applied pressure, earning a reward in the process. Messi was gifted the ball by Revolution goalkeeper Turner as the Argentine set up Alba.
However, all this could be for vain as Philadelphia Union is leading 1-0 against New York City FC. The victory would take it to 66 points in the standings, which in turn would seal the Supporters’ Shield.
