In a thrilling encounter witnessed by a record crowd of over 72,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium Inter Miami secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, April 13.
Lionel Messi Scores a Banger vs Sporting Kansas City
Lionel Messi the captain of Inter Miami showcased his brilliance once again by scoring a stunning goal and providing an assist to lead his team to triumph.
The Argentine maestro made his second successive league start since returning from injury and displayed his extraordinary talent by netting a sublime goal from 25 yards out after receiving a pass from David Ruiz.
This goal along with an assist for Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez’s equalizer in the 18th minute proved instrumental in Inter Miami’s victory.
Despite an early setback with Erik Thommy capitalizing on defensive lapses to put Kansas City ahead, Messi’s stellar performance ensured that Inter Miami reclaimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
However, the win was not without its concerns as Inter Miami lost defender Jordi Alba to injury late in the game.
With this triumph, Inter Miami’s captain Messi further solidified his impact on the team tallying seven goals for the season and guiding his side to overcome a period of poor form. Alongside Messi, Luis Suarez also made his mark on the scoresheet, contributing to the team’s crucial victory.
The match highlighted both the brilliance of Messi and the defensive vulnerabilities that Inter Miami will need to address as they continue their campaign in Major League Soccer.