Inter Miami secured a fifth consecutive come-from-behind victory in Major League Soccer despite Lionel Messi not scoring; Luis Suarez stepped up to find the net, contributing to the team’s success.
The pattern for Inter Miami has become familiar: concede early, then rally to draw and eventually clinch the win. This formula was replicated again on Canadian soil, marking Messi’s first game in North America, a match filled with excitement and tension.
Montreal alarmed Miami early in the match with Bryce Duke, a former Inter player, opening the scoring in the 22nd minute. The host team extended their lead shortly afterwards, with Jules-Anthony Vilsaint adding a second goal ten minutes later.
The game escalated towards the end of the first half. Concerns grew when Messi needed on-field medical attention for a potential knee injury. During Messi’s brief absence from the field, Matias Rojas executed a stunning free-kick, considered one of the MLS season’s highlights.
Later, Luis Suarez equalized, scoring 2-2 with a close-range goal following a corner. Benjamin Cremaschi completed the comeback in the 59th minute, expertly capitalizing on a long pass from Rojas to slot the ball past the goalkeeper.
With this victory, Inter Miami solidifies its position at the top of the Eastern Conference with 27 points, having lost only two of their 13 games so far this season.
