This MLS season, the Argentine has already scored 9 goals and made 8 assists in 7 matches.
Star forward of Inter Miami Lionel Messi became the hero of the away match of the 11th round of the MLS regular season against New England Revolution (1:4).
The 36-year-old Argentine played a full match, scoring two goals and two assists.
The guests let it in already in the first minute – Thomas Cankalai scored. In the 32nd minute, Messi equalized the match after a pass from Robert Taylor.
In the second half, Leo scored a double – this time he sent the ball into the opponent's goal in the 68th minute, taking advantage of a pass from Sergio Busquets, with whom he previously played together for Barcelona.
At the end of the match, Messi took part in two more goals for his team, assisting Benjamin Cremaschi and Luis Suarez, who is his long-time friend from their days together in Barcelona “.
Note that this season Messi played 7 matches in MLS, scoring 9 goals and giving 8 assists.
By the way, Ukrainian defender Sergei Krivtsov was not included in the application for the match – the ex-player of Shakhtar Donetsk was not has been playing for the club since March 23, and continues to recover from injury.
Review of the match “New England Revolution” – “Inter” Miami
The victory allowed the Miami club, owned by the famous ex-England football player David Beckham, to become the sole leader of the Eastern Conference. The gap between Messi and Co. over Cincinnati, which is second with a game in hand, is three points. New England Revolution (4 points) closes the standings.
Inter Miami will play its next match on May 5 at home against the New York Red Bulls as part of the next MLS tour.