Messi scores but Miami blow three-goal lead to suffer embarrassing home defeat | OneFootball

Lionel Messi continued his brilliance for Inter Miami as he scored a goal and set up another against Orlando City in Saturday’s home league fixture. 

However, Miami suffered a spectacular defensive collapse in the second half. 

Miami grabbed an early breakthrough after Ian Fray headed home Telasco Segovia’s cross. 

The Venezuelan then scored with an easy finish after brilliant work from Messi in the 25th minute. 

The Argentina international made it 3-0 for the home side just after the half-hour mark. He cut onto his left foot and brilliantly curled the ball into the bottom corner. 

Martin Ojeda pulled one back, but Miami appeared in complete control of the match ahead of the second half. 

However, things changed dramatically after the interval as Orlando were the better side. Ojeda added a second with a brilliant finish after 68 minutes. 

The visitors continued pushing for an equaliser and their efforts were rewarded 10 minutes from time.  

Maxi Falcon conceded a penalty, and Ojeda stepped up to slot home his third. 

Tyrese Spicer broke through Miami’s backline to finish past goalkeeper Dayne St Clair in stoppage time.

Guillermo Hoyos’ side have yet to win at their new home stadium. They are third in the Eastern Conference.

Miami return to action on Saturday when they visit Toronto.