(Scottish Derby vs. Inter Miami score) — In the eighth round of Major League Soccer, Inter Miami defeated Sporting KC thanks to the brilliant play of superstar Lionel Messi.Inter Miami, the visiting club, was expected to be more confident due to the inclusion of superstar Lionel Messi. However, coach Tata Martino’s army was the one who received “cold water” at the beginning of the match.After Inter Miami lost possession of the ball in the center of the field, the home team, Sporting KC, launched a masterful counterattack that culminated in Erik Thommy’s dangerous shot in the sixth minute, giving them the lead.
The hosts launched numerous counterattacks as Inter Miami kept losing the ball for no apparent reason; nonetheless, they were unable to score. Lionel Messi, the most anticipated player on the visiting team, made an astute statement in that regard. Diego Gomez scored the equalizer for the away team with a resounding finish after receiving an assist from the former Barça star, who ripped the Sporting KC defense. After then, the score remained 1-1 at halftime.As the second half began, both teams set up a highly enticing pursuit for the score.Inter Miami seized the lead in the 51st minute thanks to another spectacular strike from Messi, who once again wowed the American fans with a stunning run from outside the penalty area that found the far top corner of the goal and went past the hapless Sporting KC goalkeeper.
Messi helped Inter Miami beat Sporting KC with a spectacular goal. Source: Getty
But the home team quickly equalized through midfielder Erik Thommy’s stunning volley, completing the double, just seven minutes into the game.
After then, the drama continued as the away team scored again, this time capitalizing on a left wing opportunity. Diego Gomez, the opener, set up Luis, the striker, with a deft cross. The ball was cushioned into an empty net by Suarez.
After that, neither team was able to score again, and Messi and his colleagues pulled off a stunning 3-2 triumph.
With these three points, Inter Miami snapped a five-game losing streak and moved up to 15 points, good enough for first place in the MLS standings. The Argentine superstar’s scoring record in Major League Soccer improved to 5 goals with the help of the game’s super goal; he is now 1 goal behind colleague Luis Suarez in this regard.