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Miami Meltdown: Three-Goal Lead Vanishes in Thriller
8 Nov
Summary
- Inter Miami squandered a three-goal halftime advantage against Charlotte FC.
- Lionel Messi finished the season with 26 goals but was held scoreless in the finale.
- Charlotte mounted a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a 3-3 draw.
Inter Miami experienced a significant collapse in their Major League Soccer regular-season finale, letting a commanding three-goal halftime lead slip away in a 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC on Saturday. Despite the disappointing result, Lionel Messi concluded the season with an impressive 26 goals, positioning him for a potential back-to-back Golden Boot award.
Miami had built a substantial advantage through goals from Ian Fray, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo De Paul. However, Charlotte FC staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. Liel Abada scored twice, and Rodolfo Aloko netted the equalizer in the 90th minute to complete the stunning turnaround.
This draw marks the second time this season Miami has conceded a three-goal lead at home. The team finished second in the Eastern Conference with 60 points, securing their playoff spot. They will begin their best-of-three first-round playoff series at home as the No. 2 seed, with postseason play commencing November 20. Nashville set a new MLS single-season points record with 77 points.
