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Messi's Brace Powers Inter Miami to 3-2 Victory Over Colorado Rapids

Lionel Messi scored two goals, including a stunning late winner, to secure a 3-2 victory for Inter Miami against the Colorado Rapids. German Berterame also found the net with a header to give Miami a first-half lead. The Rapids mounted a strong comeback with quick goals from Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi in the second half. The win extends Inter Miami's unbeaten streak to seven matches this regular season.

Key Points: Messi Scores Twice as Inter Miami Beats Colorado Rapids 3-2

  • Messi scores brace
  • Berterame adds crucial header
  • Rapids fight back with two goals
  • Miami extends unbeaten run to seven
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Messi scores brace as Inter Miami beat Colorado Rapids 3-2

Lionel Messi scores a brace, leading Inter Miami to a 3-2 road win over the Colorado Rapids, extending their unbeaten run to seven games.

"Messi restored Inter Miami's lead in the 79th minute... curling the ball into the top-left corner. - Match Report"

Denver, April 19

A brace by captain Lionel Messi, and a goal from striker German Berterame led Inter Miami to 2-3 victory against the Colorado Rapids at a packed Empower Field with 75,824, the second highest attendance in MLS history.

The win saw Miami extend its unbeaten run to seven this regular season. Additionally, Miami have the best record on the road so far this regular season, picking up 13 points while recording three wins, a draw and a loss.

Messi struck from the penalty spot to place Inter Miami in the lead in the 18th minute. The goal raised his tally to six this regular season.

Miami doubled its advantage at the brink of halftime in the fifth minute of stoppage time, with a towering header from Berterame from the center of the box finding the back of the net following a precise cross from Silvetti from the right flank to cap off a fantastic passing sequence.

The goal was the second for the Mexican international this league campaign and his second in the past two games, while the assist was the third for Silvetti this regular season.

Colorado equalised in the second half, with Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi scoring for Colorado in the 58th and 62nd minutes respectively.

Messi restored Inter Miami's lead in the 79th minute. The Argentine ace received a pass from De Paul down the right before making his way into the right end box and curling the ball into the top-left corner. The goal was Messi's seventh, and the assist De Paul's third, this regular season.

The 2-3 scoreline held through the final whistle for Inter Miami to claim a valuable three points on the road in Colorado.

Next, Inter Miami will hit the road to visit the Colorado Rapids at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado next Saturday.

- IANS

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Sarah B
That attendance number is insane! 75,824 for an MLS game just shows the Messi effect. He's single-handedly growing the sport in the US. Great for football globally.
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Ananya R
Brilliant win, but the defence conceded two quick goals again. Miami needs to work on that if they want to win the big trophies. Can't always rely on Messi magic to bail them out! Still, three points is three points. 💪
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Vikram M
As an Indian football fan, it's inspiring to see such passion for the game in the US. If Messi can do this for MLS, imagine what a global superstar could do for the ISL one day. We need that kind of buzz here!
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Karthik V
Good to see Berterame scoring again. The team isn't just Messi, others are stepping up. That's the sign of a proper team. The assist from Silvetti sounded like a beauty too.
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Michael C
The article says they're visiting Colorado Rapids next Saturday... but they just played them? Seems like a small error in the last paragraph. Anyway, fantastic match summary. Messi's second goal was pure class.

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