It was a good day for Norwegian manager Ronny Daila and for Messi and Suárez ravaged in long-awaited Miami victory
After a difficult period in MLS, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami got a welcome boost with a 4-2 win over CF Montréal. At the same time, Ronny Deila’s Atlanta United secured a nerve-wracking overtime victory in a dramatic match.
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The star duo shines for Miami
Messi and Luis Suárez were in top form as each netted two goals in a successful action for Inter Miami. This marked the end of a four-game winning drought for the team.
- Messi opened the scoring with a precise shot from the edge of the sixteen-yard box
- The Argentine superstar set up for Suárez to make it 2-0 in the 67th minute
- Only three minutes later, Suárez increased to 3-0
- After Montréal reduced, Messi secured the victory 4-1 after great interplay with Suárez
Deilas Atlanta with Late Drama
On the other coast, Ronny Deila and Atlanta United experienced a nerve-wracking game against Orlando:
- The team was down 1-2 with 15 minutes left
- The situation became even more difficult when Araujo Vilches received a red card in the 78th minute
- Bartosz Slisz equalised with a spectacular long-range shot in the 83rd minute
- In overtime, Jamal Thiare secured an important 3-2 victory
This triumph marks Atlanta’s second win in a row after eight games without a full pot. The victory gives Deila a welcome breather after a turbulent period.
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Key observations:
- Messi and Suárez showed that they are still a lethal duo
- Deila’s tactical adjustments in the final minutes bore fruit
- Both teams gain important momentum after long droughts
With this performance, Miami shows that they are still a force to be reckoned with, while Deila can breathe a little easier after reversing the trend for Atlanta.
