Messi free-kick earns Inter Miami 2-2 draw at Columbus
Lionel Messi's stunning set-piece cancelled Josef Martinez's opener before Columbus struck twice late to deny Inter Miami victory.
KEY POINTS
- Inter Miami drew 2-2 away to Columbus Crew in MLS
- Lionel Messi scored a free-kick to equalise at 1-1
- Columbus scored twice in stoppage time to lead 2-1
- Sergio Morales sent off for second yellow card
- Inter Miami stay third in Eastern Conference with 46 points
Inter Miami travelled to Columbus Crew on Sunday for an MLS Eastern Conference fixture. Josef Martinez gave the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot before Lionel Messi levelled with a superb free-kick.
Columbus pushed for a winner in the second half and took the lead through a late strike by Jamal in the 98th minute. Inter Miami were reduced to ten men when Sergio Morales received a second yellow card in stoppage time.
“A perfect strike, almost without angle. Curled into the top corner with his left foot to make it 1-1 against Columbus Crew.”
The match finished 2-2 after Columbus scored again in the dying moments to snatch a point. Inter Miami remain third in the Eastern Conference with 46 points from 26 matches.
Messi has now recorded 20 goals and 13 assists this season across all competitions. The Argentine captain will join the national team for a friendly against Benin later this week.
Defensive frailties continue to trouble Inter Miami, who have conceded 48 goals this season at an average of 1.8 per game, the third-worst record in the league.
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