Messi scores late winner as Inter Miami fight back to beat New England
The victory took Miami to 59 points, one ahead of New England, who saw their four-match winning run come to an end with just one regular-season fixture remaining
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With the contest approaching its conclusion, Messi produced the decisive moment in the 83rd minute.
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Lionel Messi scored a decisive late goal as Inter Miami recovered from a deficit to defeat New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday, strengthening their position in the race for the Eastern Conference's top playoff seeding.
The victory took Miami to 59 points, one ahead of New England, who saw their four-match winning run come to an end with just one regular-season fixture remaining.
How did Inter Miami turn the game around?
New England enjoyed the better of the opening half, creating several attacking opportunities but failing to find the breakthrough. The hosts registered six attempts compared to Miami's three before the interval.
Their pressure eventually paid off eight minutes into the second half when Dániel Gazdag put the Revolution ahead in the 53rd minute.
Miami responded with substitutions and restored parity in the 69th minute. German Berterame headed home following a goalmouth scramble involving Messi and Telasco Segovia.
With the contest approaching its conclusion, Messi produced the decisive moment in the 83rd minute. The Argentine superstar skilfully moved past Brooklyn Raines before sending a left-footed effort across goal to complete Miami's comeback.
A late VAR review followed, but the referee allowed the goal to stand.
What does the victory mean for Miami?
The result provided a timely response from Miami after their recent 2-0 defeat against New York Red Bulls and 2-2 draw with Cincinnati.
It also gave them a valuable advantage over New England in the Eastern Conference standings ahead of the playoffs.
Miami are scheduled to host Charlotte FC on November 7 in their final regular-season outing, while New England have one remaining opportunity to improve their position before the campaign concludes on November 8.
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