Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami maintained their momentum in MLS with a clinical 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake at America First Field. The result marks their second consecutive win on the road, proving the Herons are just as dangerous away from South Florida.
The match began as a struggle for the visitors, but Inter Miami gradually found their rhythm and dominated possession throughout the first half. Despite their control of the ball, they went into the halftime break frustrated, having failed to convert several high-quality scoring opportunities.
The script flipped in the second half as Real Salt Lake gained momentum, pinning Miami back and looking the more likely side to break the deadlock. However, against the run of play and with only ten minutes remaining, Rodrigo De Paul unleashed a stunning long-range strike to give Inter Miami a vital lead when they needed it most.
Buoyed by the breakthrough, the Herons struck again just two minutes later. Luis Suarez showcased his clinical finishing to double the lead and effectively seal the match. With this victory, Messi and company move within one point of league leaders Nashville SC, although the Tennessee side still holds a game in hand.
