Messi has a goal and assist as Inter Miami plays the Union to a 2-2 draw
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night. Messi’s cross was headed by…
Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night in Chester, Pa. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami scored a goal and provided an assist in the match. Messi's cross was headed into the path of forward Daniel Pinter by Luis Suarez, resulting in the first goal for Inter Miami in the 21st minute. Messi scored his first goal since returning to action after his father's death, curling a shot into the corner from 12 yards out in the 26th minute.
The Union took the lead with a volley by Indiana Vassilev in the first half. Later in the game, 18-year-old defender Neil Pierre scored a goal, tying the score at 2-2. Cavan Sullivan assisted Vassilev's goal for the Union in the 58th minute. The Nashville loss ended Inter Miami's seven-game unbeaten streak in MLS, which dated back to May 9.
The game ended with red cards for Yannick Bright and Cavan Sullivan for a scuffle off the ball in stoppage time.
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