Messi scores a stunning goal, Inter Miami wins thrilling MLS match

Football result - Lionel Messi contributed a superb free-kick goal to help Inter Miami secure a nail-biting victory at New York City's stadium in MLS Round 5.

The match between New York City and Inter Miami was full of drama with an exciting score chase until the final minutes. From the 3rd minute, Inter Miami quickly took the lead when Gonzalo Luján capitalized on a corner situation to finish close-range.

However, the visitors' advantage did not last too long. In the 17th minute, New York City received a free kick and Nicolas Fernandez executed a classy shot, driving the ball straight into the top corner of the goal, equalizing the score 1-1. In the following minutes, both teams continuously created dangerous opportunities, among which Lionel Messi stood out with a finishing shot that hit the crossbar.

Entering the second half, the game became more intense. In the 59th minute, the home team advanced to lead 2-1 thanks to Agustin Ojeda's precise finish after a quick counterattack. Nevertheless, just two minutes later, Messi made his mark with a beautiful direct free kick, bringing the match back to equilibrium.

The drama escalated in the 74th minute when Inter Miami once again surged ahead. From a corner situation, Micael jumped high for a dangerous header, raising the score to 3-2 for the visitors. In the remaining time, New York City pushed all forces to attack, continuously creating pressure with many dangerous finishing shots, but goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair played excellently to preserve the advantage.

Ultimately, Inter Miami secured a 3-2 victory right at New York City's stadium. This result helps Coach Javier Mascherano's team climb to third place in the Eastern Conference standings with 10 points, tying on points with New York City itself.