Lionel Messi scores, Inter Miami suffers an unbelievable loss

In the previous round, Inter Miami stopped a streak of 3 consecutive losses with a 4-1 victory over New York RB. It was thought that the Florida team would return, but they unexpectedly suffered a heavy defeat in round 11 of the US Major League Soccer when facing Minnesota United this morning (May 11).

Messi scored but Inter Miami still lost 1-4 to Minnesota United (Photo: Getty).

In this match, Messi contributed 1 goal but could not help Inter Miami avoid a heavy defeat with a score of 1-4 against Minnesota United. This defeat caused Inter Miami to be pushed down to 4th place in the Eastern Conference standings with 21 points after 11 matches, 4 points behind the leader Cincinnati and played 1 match less.

Entering the match, Minnesota United entered the match with great confidence, having the home field advantage. In the 32nd minute, the home team scored the opening goal. After a smart pass from Carlos Harvey, Bongokuhle Hlongwane easily broke through and scored against Inter Miami.

Still reeling from this loss, Inter Miami picked the ball out of the net for the second time in the first half's injury time. After a throw-in, Nico Romero headed the ball for Anthony Markanich to finish close to the goal, raising the score to 2-0.

Inter Miami underperformed against Minnesota United (Photo: Getty).

Early in the second half, Inter Miami had a chance to equalize when Messi reduced the score to 1-2 in the 48th minute with a tricky left-footed shot in the penalty area. However, this goal did not inspire Inter Miami's spirit.

In the 68th minute, from a corner kick, Inter Miami's Marcelo Weigandt awkwardly headed the ball into his own net. Just 2 minutes later, Robin Lod scored from outside the box, raising the score to 4-1 for Minnesota United.

In the following minutes, Inter Miami tried to push forward but could not score. In the end, Messi's team suffered a 1-4 loss to Minnesota United. This was their heaviest defeat since the beginning of the tournament.

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