Lionel Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami’s victory over the Colorado Rapids in MLS Week 8.
The Argentine star converted a penalty at Empower Field at Mile High, putting the Rapids ahead.
Joshua Atencio committed a clumsy foul in the box, and after a brief VAR review, referee Jon Freemon awarded the penalty.
Messi stepped up and placed his shot to the goalkeeper’s right, as the keeper dived to his left.
After the Colorado Rapids’ unexpected equalizer, the Inter Miami captain scored a spectacular goal to seal the victory for his team.
In the 79th minute, Messi orchestrated a brilliant play down the right flank, entered the box, and curled the ball into the top right corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
This result leaves Inter Miami in second place behind Nashville in the Eastern Conference.
