Lionel Messi and Inter Miami draw 2-2 with San Diego FC on Sunday at home in Florida, denying the MLS side a chance to move closer to the Eastern Conference lead. Both teams trade goals, and Inter Miami ends with another point rather than all three.
Messi scores in the match, extending his league tally to 20 goals for the season, but Inter Miami cannot hold the advantage. Yahoo Sports reports that Anders Dreyer scores for San Diego FC with about eight minutes remaining, turning the match and producing the late equalizer. Other outlets describe the game as frustrating for Miami as the visitors respond despite Inter Miami’s attacking threat.
The draw also affects the standings. Free Malaysia Today says the result leaves Inter Miami 11 points behind Eastern Conference leaders Nashville with eight regular-season games left. Overall, the outlets converge on the final score, Messi’s contribution, San Diego’s late equalizer, and the impact on Miami’s title-chasing position.
