Messi shines as Inter Miami rally to first MLS win over Orlando City | OneFootball

With two goals and an assist from Lionel Messi, Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Orlando City 4-2 this Sunday, in the second round of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS), away from home.

Standings Situation

With their first three points earned in the championship, Inter Miami occupies seventh place. Meanwhile, Orlando City remains scoreless, in 11th position.

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📋 Match Summary

ORLANDO CITY 2 x 4 INTER MIAMI

🏆 Competition: MLS | 2nd round 🏟️ Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, in Orlando (USA) 📅 Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 9:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the match went

At 18 minutes, Angulo intercepted a pass and played it to Pasalic at the edge of the box. The number 10 controlled it and finished into the corner to put Orlando ahead. At 24, Dorsey played a one-two with Ojeda, who curled it in to extend the lead.

In the second half, Inter Miami chased the deficit and turned the game around. At four minutes, Mateo Silvetti shot from distance and beat goalkeeper Crépeau. At 12, Messi found the top corner with a shot from the edge of the area.

With 40 on the clock, Berterame crossed and Messi set it up for Segovia to put Inter Miami ahead. Five minutes later, the Argentine number 10 took a free kick with mastery and sealed the final score.

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