Inter Miami CF defeated Atlanta United 2–1 on Friday at Chase Stadium in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, advancing with a hard-fought victory.
Luis Suárez opened the scoring in the 2′, finishing from the left side of the box after receiving assists from Diego Gómez and Jordi Alba. Miami continued to press, with Brad Guzan making a crucial save on Suárez in the 9′. The hosts hit the woodwork twice, as David Martínez struck the left post in the 27′ and Lionel Messi hit the right post in the 29′.
Atlanta equalized in the 39′ when Saba Lobjanidze converted from the center of the box, assisted by Pedro Amador, sending the teams level into halftime.
The decisive moment came in the 60′ when Jordi Alba restored Miami's lead, finishing from outside the box with an assist from Messi. Miami held firm through late pressure, including an Atlanta corner in the 90+3′, to secure the playoff victory.
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