CINCINNATI (AP) — Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring a number of targets in 5 straight matches ended on Wednesday night time in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.
Cincinnati obtained a first-half aim from Gerardo Valenzuela and two second-half strikes from Evander to stay one level behind the Philadelphia Union within the Jap Convention standings. Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-1 on Wednesday night time.
The loss ended a five-match profitable streak for Inter Miami (11-4-5) which is fifth within the Jap Convention standings.
Messi is the primary participant in MLS historical past to have a multi-goal streak of greater than 4 matches. He was tied for the league lead with 16 targets in 17 MLS matches.
Messi has solely performed in three matches in opposition to Cincinnati since coming to MLS, however the staff has made issues troublesome for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Cincinnati had 4 photographs on the right track within the first 16 minutes to none for Inter Miami, and took a 1-0 lead when Valenzuela angled a shot from the left aspect of the field for his fifth aim of the season.
Messi’s first shot got here within the closing minute of first-half stoppage time and landed comfortably within the arms of keeper Roman Celentano.
Evander’s 14th aim of the season, and fiftieth in MLS, put Cincinnati forward 2-0 lower than 5 minutes into the second half.
Cincinnati (14-3-6) additionally had a two-goal lead on Saturday in opposition to Columbus however misplaced 4-2 to the Crew.
Cincinnati held on this time by neutralizing Inter Miami’s assault, led by Messi.
Evander sealed the victory when he made it 3-0 with a aim off a rebound when Luca Orellano’s shot caromed off the keeper.
Messi had an opportunity within the 78th minute, however his close-range shot was saved by a diving Celentano.
The 38-year-old Messi has performed 90-plus minutes in eight straight video games, together with 4 Membership World Cup matches. At one level within the second half, he had lined the least quantity of distance of any participant.
Cincinnati performed with out second-leading scorer Kevin Denkey as a result of a leg harm.
Up subsequent
Cincinnati visits Actual Salt Lake and Inter Miami is on the New York Crimson Bulls on Saturday night time.
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