Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 3-2 on Saturday night as Lionel Messi delivered a three-point performance. The Argentine forward provided one assist during the opening period before netting twice after halftime. His second-half strikes came in the 66th and 85th minutes, securing victory for his club. Messi reached 22 goals this season, surpassing Nashville's Sam Surridge by one goal for the league's top scorer position. His 12th assist of the campaign helped Tadeo Allende find the net in the 35th minute.
Christian Benteke equalized for D.C. United scored eight minutes into the second half with his ninth goal of 2024. Jacob Murrell added a late strike during stoppage time to narrow the deficit. Goalkeepers Óscar Ustari and Luis Barraza each recorded four saves for their respective teams. Inter Miami sits fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 15-6-7 record, while D.C. United holds a 5-16-10 mark.
Christian Benteke equalized for D.C. United scored eight minutes into the second half with his ninth goal of 2024. Jacob Murrell added a late strike during stoppage time to narrow the deficit. Goalkeepers Óscar Ustari and Luis Barraza each recorded four saves for their respective teams. Inter Miami sits fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 15-6-7 record, while D.C. United holds a 5-16-10 mark.
