Inter Miami fell 2–1 to Columbus Crew—despite a brilliant goal from Argentine star Lionel Messi—in a Major League Soccer Matchday 27 fixture.
In a match played at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, the home side prevailed with goals from Josef Martínez (a penalty in the 28th minute) and Jamal Thiaré (in the 52nd minute), while the Argentine “No. 10” had equalized in the 32nd minute.
Additionally, the visiting team finished the match with 10 men following the sending-off of midfielder Santiago Morales, who received a second yellow card five minutes into stoppage time of the second half.
The defeat leaves the “pink-shirted” team in second place with 46 points, while Columbus Crew climbs to twelfth place with 29 points—four points shy of the play-in qualification zone.
In the next round, the squad managed by Argentine coach Cristian “Kily” González will host D.C. United on Saturday, October 10, following the conclusion of the FIFA international break.
