Superstar Messi scored a great goal to help Inter Miami draw 1-1 with Charlotte in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) this morning. This draw helped the Florida team move closer to the Eastern Conference championship.
Messi started his second consecutive match for Inter Miami despite having just recovered from injury. The Argentine striker shined with a wonderful goal to help Inter Miami draw 1-1 with Charlotte.
Messi celebrates his super goal against Charlotte (Photo: Getty).
With this result, Inter Miami is very close to the Eastern Conference championship, with an eight-point lead over the second-place team with only three games left in the tournament. In addition, the Florida team is also aiming for the Supporters’ Shield championship (awarded to the top team in the scoring phase). After that, Inter Miami will enter the playoffs to compete for the MLS championship.
Entering this match, Inter Miami completely dominated the game thanks to the home field advantage. However, Charlotte defended tenaciously and blocked the way to the goal. The duo of Messi and Luis Suarez proved powerless against Charlotte’s organized defense.
Difficulties surrounded Inter Miami when in the 57th minute, Charlotte unexpectedly scored the opening goal. Bronico’s shot hit Swiderski’s foot and flew into the net of goalkeeper Callender.
Inter Miami moves closer to MLS Eastern Conference title (Photo: Getty).
In a difficult situation, Inter Miami relied on Messi’s talent. In the 67th minute, the Argentine superstar received the ball from about 25 meters away. This player swung his foot to shoot dangerously from a distance, leaving Charlotte’s goalkeeper helpless.
This is Messi’s 15th goal in 16 appearances for Inter Miami in the MLS this season. Despite being 37 years old and having suffered many injuries, El Pulga still proves his class every time he takes the field.
The 1-1 score remained until the end of the match. In the next round, Inter Miami will face Columbus Crew. If they win that match, they will officially win the Eastern Conference championship in MLS.
Line-up
Inter Miami : Callender, Alba, Weigandt, Aviles, Bright, Busquets, Gressel, Gomez, Redondo, Messi, Suarez.
Charlotte : Kahlina, Ream, Byrne, Malanda, Westwood, Urso, Pep Biel, Bronico, Privett, Swiderski, Abada.