Lionel Messi show say e still dey trouble defenders as e score two second-half solo goals to help Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday. The goals push im MLS-leading tally to 25 for the season.
Germán Berterame put Inter Miami ahead for the 45th minute before Lionel Messi take over after the restart, scoring two goals inside four minutes.
For the first goal in the 56th minute, e drive infield from the right wing, exchange passes with Germán Berterame near the edge of the penalty area, dance past one desperate Atlanta United defender and fire low into the net.
The second goal follow the same pattern. Luis Suárez release am on a breakaway, and e beat another defender before beating Atlanta United goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos with im left foot.
Atlanta United get a late consolation goal through a penalty from former Inter Miami forward Fafà Picault.
Inter Miami coach Cristian “Kily” González talk after the game say, “He never ceases to amaze the world. I mean, I honestly can’t believe that a guy like him, at 39 years old, is doing what he’s doing.”
At full time, Lionel Messi get a six-goal lead in the race for the MLS Golden Boot and also get joint-most assists with 15, along with LAFC’s Son Heung-Min. Dem also credit am with a secondary assist on the opener by Germán Berterame.
