Inter Miami Triumphs as Messi’s Brilliant Play Leads to Rout of New England

Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, achieved a decisive 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. The match highlighted Messi’s significant impact in MLS as he scored twice and added an assist, raising his season goal count to nine, the highest in the league.

The game began with New England’s Tomás Chancalay scoring just 37 seconds after kickoff, setting an aggressive tone for the match. Yet, Messi’s excellence was evident as he tied the score at 1-1 in the 32nd minute with a composed finish from close range, following a precise through ball from Robert Taylor. This goal was Messi’s eighth of the season and his 10th in all competitions.

The turning point of the match occurred in the second half when Messi, on receiving a pass from Sergio Busquets, secured a lead for Inter Miami with an accurate left-footed strike in the 68th minute. This goal provided Inter Miami with a 2-1 lead and also positioned Messi as the first player in MLS history to record five consecutive matches with multiple goal contributions.

As the match drew to a close, strategic substitutions added new vitality to Inter Miami’s lineup, with Benjamin Cremaschi and Luis Suárez entering the fray. Cremaschi made the score 3-1 in the 83rd minute, taking advantage of a rebound from Messi’s attempt. Suárez then added a fifth goal five minutes later with a beautifully curved right-footed shot following an excellent pass from Messi, marking his seventh goal of the season.

This victory demonstrated Inter Miami’s strong form and their ability to recover, following three consecutive wins and rebounding from their Concacaf Champions Cup exit. With this result, Inter Miami comfortably leads the Eastern Conference and the Supporters’ Shield standings with 21 points from 11 games. Conversely, New England continues to face challenges, remaining at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

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