MLS Cup: Messi scores, but Inter Miami lose to Nashville in Play-offs

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi scored a late goal, but Nashville beat Inter Miami 2-1 in the second game of their first round MLS Cup Play-off fixture on Saturday night.
The teams will meet in Fort Lauderdale on November 8 for a decisive third game.

It was Nashville's first playoff win since 2021 when it defeated Orlando 2-1 at home in the first round. Nashville's Sam Surridge opened the scoring in the ninth minute, finding the back of the net from the spot.

Nashville struck again before the half as Josh Bauer connected with Hany Mukhtar's corner kick in the 45th minute to bump the lead to 2-0. Miami made things interesting as Messi scored his sixth goal in three games against Nashville in the 90th minute.

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