Messi and De Paul score for Inter, Leo nears 900th goal | OneFootball

The team led by Javier Mascherano showed its class from the start at the M&T Bank Stadium. With an offensive approach, the opening goal came in the 17th minute: after a precise cross from Telasco Segovia, Rodrigo De Paul finished with a shot across the goal into the top corner to score his first goal of the year and make it 1-0.

The lead was extended just ten minutes later thanks to the connection between Mateo Silvetti and Lionel Messi. The captain received a pass between the lines and finished with his trademark quality over the goalkeeper, netting his 899th professional goal and moving just one away from a historic milestone.

Resilience and final victory

In the second half, Inter Miami opted for a more conservative approach, prioritizing ball possession to wear down the opponent. Although DC United, under the guidance of René Weiler, lacked depth for much of the second half, they managed to pull one back with 15 minutes remaining through a goal by Tai Baribo, assisted by Jackson Hopkins.

Despite the final pressure from the home side, the defense led by goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair kept their composure and secured all three points. With this result, the Florida team notches its second consecutive victory in three league appearances.

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