Messi’s Magic Fuels Miami Victory

Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende were the stars on one night when Lionel Messi failed to score. Both them took one of the braces to spearhead the 4 goals to 1 humiliation of New England Revolution by Inter Miami in Chase stadium.

However, Messi remained the driving force of invention. His three assists determined the story of the match. A ball in the 32nd minute put Allende one on one with Matt Turner, and the Argentine striker did not miss. Alba subsequently finished off the sharp shot by Messi in stoppage time, giving Miami a two-goal advantage at the interval.

A spectacular goal by New England’s Dor Turgeman briefly gave the visitors life in the 59th minute. But the impetus could not last long. Messi found Allende straight away, who scored his second. Telasco Segovia planned a brilliant set-up before Alba completed the victory just four minutes later.

To Miami, this was not merely a victory but it was a restart. They had to compose themselves after a bad run of six losses since they had conceded five goals to Chicago. Rocco Rios Novo, who was trusted in this goal, provided them with precisely that, and kept the pressure of New England at bay.

The outcome propels Miami into the third position within the Eastern Conference by three points behind the FC Cincinnati with one additional game. It is the right time with the playoffs nearing. The Alba-Allende relationship gives a new twist to the attack in Miami which indicates that Messi does not necessarily have to shoulder the responsibility of scoring.

The trust in the camp cannot be denied as Atlanta United are making plans to visit Miami on October 12. It was a resilient act, a tactical acumen, and a lone genius that is a message to the league: Inter Miami has not given up on the top.