Lionel Messi netted his third objective in 4 MLS matches this season, rifling a left-footed volley into the web to earn Inter Miami a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Sunday evening.
The strike marked Messi’s fortieth objective throughout all competitions for Inter Miami, extending his franchise document in fashion throughout first-half stoppage time.
The outcome retains unbeaten Miami (4-0-2) only one level behind Eastern Conference leaders Columbus, with a sport in hand.
Messi’s objective tied the match three minutes after Federico Bernardeschi opened the scoring for Toronto (0-4-3). Messi had what seemed to be a objective worn out earlier within the first half after it was decided he dedicated a foul shortly earlier than that rating.
Toronto had the lead for under the second time all season – the primary was a 19-minute stretch in opposition to Chicago final month. This time, Messi took it away shortly.
Messi has had at the very least one level in all 4 MLS matches wherein he has appeared this season for Inter Miami, which is 8-1-2 general this season, together with 4 victories in CONCACAF Champions Cup matches.
The solely loss was a 1-0 determination in opposition to LAFC in a Champions Cup match final week; the second leg of that matchup is Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.
Toronto performs Saturday at house in opposition to Minnesota. Inter Miami resumes MLS play subsequent Sunday on the Chicago Fire.
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