The boots of Lionel Messi produced magic once again as the Argentine maestro bagged two goals in quick succession to help Inter Miami defeat the Columbus Crew 3-2 – securing the Supporters Shield for the Herons.
The Copa America winner – who only recently came back after an injury sustained in the final of this summer’s blockbuster tournament – scored his first goal of the night off a brilliantly picked out long ball from Jordi Alba.
He would score again just five minutes later off a sublime free kick to take Miami into the half up 2-0.
Columbus, the reigning MLS Cup champions, scored their first of the night within seconds of kickoff – only for Luis Suarez to bag Miami’s third after a comical error from the Crew backline.
The Crew would go back within one thanks to a penalty from Cucho Hernandez. But when faced with the same task again, he hit his kick to the same spot – which Miami keeper Drake Callender saved to preserve the victory for The Herons.
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