Messi scores, Inter Miami still eliminated from MLS Cup

In the first two matches, each team won once with a score of 2-1. Because the match on the evening of November 9 at Chase Stadium is decisive for the ticket to the next round.

Inter Miami started better. Messi and his teammates actively controlled the ball, surrounded and quickly shot towards goalkeeper Brad Guzan's goal. In the 17th minute, the Argentine striker penetrated the center and shot off Guzan's hand, creating an opportunity for Matias Rojas to score the opening goal.

After Inter Miami's goal, Atlanta suddenly played with a resurgence. The away team changed quickly, continuously passing long and high into the penalty area.

In the 19th minute, after the Inter Miami defense failed to clear a long pass, the ball fell in front of Jamal Thiare to shoot into the top corner to tie the score 1-1.

In the 21st minute, Aleksey Miranchuk comfortably received the ball in the penalty area, passed it to Thiare to complete his double and raise the score to 2-1 for Atlanta.

Two consecutive goals left Inter Miami stunned. It took them a long time to regain their composure and attack again.

However, Atlanta's defense held firm until the end of the first half.

In the second half, Inter Miami attacked relentlessly in search of an equalizer. In the 65th minute, their efforts were rewarded when Weigandt crossed into the penalty area for Messi to head into Atlanta's net.

After the equalizer, Messi and Suarez continued to coordinate to threaten Atlanta's goal. While they were busy attacking, Inter Miami received a cold shower. In the 76th minute, an Atlanta player fell in the penalty area and the referee did not award a penalty. While Inter Miami's defense suddenly stopped, the visitors crossed from the left wing for Bartosz Slisz to head in the decisive goal.

After the third goal, Inter Miami lost their composure. Their attacks were not enough to overcome Atlanta's defense and they had to accept a 2-3 defeat.