LIONEL Messi entered as a substitute in the 60th minute and scored his first MLS goal in spectacular fashion in the 89th to seal Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over the host New York Red Bulls in front of a raucous crowd in Harrison, New Jersey, on Saturday night.
Moments after his free kick was blocked by New York’s five-man wall, Mr. Messi moved the ball by five New York defenders to Benjamin Cremaschi.
It was Mr. Messi’s 11th goal in all competitions since joining Miami (6-14-3, 21 points) July 15 and sealed the club’s first win since May 13. Before Mr. Messi sealed the win. — Reuters
