No Messi goals: Inter Miami held to 1-1 draw by Toronto FC | OneFootball

Inter Miami let important points slip away during their visit to BMO Field in Canada, drawing 1-1 against Toronto FC, in a match where Lionel Messi couldn't extend his scoring streak.

The team led by Javier Mascherano arrived with three consecutive victories and was looking to get closer to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference.

The Florida team opened the scoring just before halftime, when Jordi Alba delivered a precise cross to the far post, finding the head of Tadeo Allende, who made it 1-0 in the 45+1 minute.

However, Toronto responded in the second half, and 15 minutes into the second period, Djordje Mihailović capitalized on defensive errors to seal the final draw.

Lionel Messi was a key player throughout the 90 minutes, creating several scoring opportunities, but he faced an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Sean Johnson.

The former U.S. national team goalkeeper denied the Inter captain up to four clear shots, thus ending a streak of five goals in the last three matches.

With this result, Inter Miami is in third place in the Eastern Conference with 56 points, four behind the leader Philadelphia Union, although with one game less.

Despite the draw, the team has already secured its spot in the MLS playoffs but aims to improve its position to enter the postseason in better shape.

The team's next match will be on Tuesday, when they host the Chicago Fire in Florida, in a game where they will look to return to winning ways.

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