Miami stumble to draw against Cincinnati despite Suarez strike
MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami stumbled to a 2-2 draw with Cincinnati on Wednesday in an MLS game that sprang to life after half-time with four superb goals.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi-led squad suffered a 2-2 draw against Cincinnati on Wednesday. Miami took the lead just before halftime through Luis Suarez's goal, but conceded two goals in quick succession before Riquelme Fillipi's late equalizer. The result was a setback for Miami's bid for the Eastern Conference's second seed as they fell behind New England Revolution, who defeated New York Red Bulls 3-2.
Despite Fillipi's late strike, Cincinnati finds itself on the brink of automatic playoff places and could miss out entirely with two games remaining. Early in the match, Inter Miami dominated possession and passing, but failed to break through. This changed in the 61st minute when Rodrigo De Paul delivered a cross for Suarez, who curled the ball into the far corner.
Cincinnati responded with Kenji Mboma Dem's curling effort to the far post in the 80th minute. With Messi closely marked, Fillipi capitalized on a pass from De Paul to bend the ball past the goalkeeper. Both teams had chances to win, with Suarez and Evander both seeing their shots blocked at close range as the game ended in a draw.
Inter Miami will face New England on Sunday, needing a win or draw to secure second place. Nashville SC is currently leading the table and has clinched the Supporters' Shield for the first time in the club's history.
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