Atlanta United FC:<\/b> A brace from captain Lionel Messi and a strike from German Berterame powered Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory on the road over Atlanta United FC as the club secured a third consecutive victory this MLS regular season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was an even match-up in the opening minutes, before Inter Miami\u2019s attack took over. Messi came close to opening the scoring with a free kick in the 41st, which was ultimately saved by Atlanta\u2019s goalkeeper at the top-right corner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Berterame then handed Inter Miami the lead before the break in the 45th minute, finding the back of the net with a header from inside the penalty area to capitalise on a pinpoint cross from the right from Suarez, Inter Miami reports. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The strike marked Berterame\u2019s ninth regular season, while the assist took Suarez\u2019s tally to 11. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Additionally, Messi posted a secondary assist on the play that saw him break a league record, reaching 15 assists this regular season and becoming the first player in MLS history to dish out at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The start of the second half then saw Inter Miami double their lead in the 56th minute. Messi picked up the ball in space down the right before making his way to the center of the opponent\u2019s third of the pitch, where he combined for a quick give-and-go with Berterame to break into the left side of the box before striking with a grounded left-footed hit. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The goal was Messi\u2019s 24th in this league campaign, while the assist was Berterame\u2019s 10th.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Messi\u2019s magic was present once again four minutes later as he sealed his brace in the 60th minute. The goal saw him reach 25 goals this regular season, extending his lead in the race for the MLS Golden Boot. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The assist, meanwhile, was Suarez's 12th this league campaign and marked a historic milestone for the club, as he became just the second player to reach 100 goal contributions for Inter Miami.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Messi\u2019s magic was present once again four minutes later as he sealed his brace in the 60th minute. The goal saw him reach 25 goals this regular season, extending his lead in the race for the MLS Golden Boot. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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