Messi scores as Inter Miami come from behind vs New York City | OneFootball

In a thrilling match on the fifth day of Major League Soccer, Inter Miami secured a huge 3-2 victory during their visit to New York City. With a goal from Lionel Messi, the "Herons" managed to turn the score around and climb positions in the Eastern Conference.

The match started well for the team led by Javier Mascherano, as just 3 minutes in, Argentine defender Gonzalo Luján capitalized on a rebound in the area to make it 1-0. However, the New York team responded with an Argentine touch: Nicolás Fernández Mercau equalized with a free kick and, in the second half, Agustín Ojeda — assisted by "Maxi" Moralez — turned the result around for the home team.

The "Herons'" Reaction

When the situation was getting complicated, the captain appeared. At 15 minutes into the second half, Messi executed a free kick that deflected off the wall, wrong-footed the goalkeeper, and made it a 2-2 draw. The definitive sentence came at 29 minutes, when Brazilian Micael connected with a lethal header to seal the 3-2.

This victory is a relief for the Florida team, shaking off their recent elimination in the Concacaf Champions Cup. With this result, Inter Miami accumulates 10 points and is in third place in their zone.

The next challenge will be on April 4, when they host Austin FC in search of maintaining their winning streak.

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