Inter Miami needed late heroics from Luis Suarez to salvage a point after being largely outplayed by Austin FC in a mixed inaugural showing at their brand new stadium. Lionel Messi, inevitably, grabbed a goal, but the visitors created the better chances throughout and Miami were fortunate to walk away with a 2-2 draw on opening night.<\/p>\n
Austin tried to spoil the party early. They were unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty inside 30 seconds, and Myrto Uzuni rattled the post from a free kick shortly after. They grabbed a deserved lead after six minutes. Guilherme Biro provided it, ghosting into the box and rising to meet a corner for a 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n
But Miami responded. Messi, of course, scored the first Miami goal in their new digs. Ian Fray floated a ball into the box, and Messi headed home past a stranded Brad Stuver. Austin had fewer chances for the remainder of the half but looked more threatening. Christian Ramirez came closest, rattling the post after a well-worked move.<\/p>\n
Austin continued to threaten in the second half. The introduction of Jayden Nelson gave them an injection of pace at halftime, and the substitute provided their second goal, capping a well-worked counterattack.<\/p>\n
This evening could not end with a Miami loss, though. A veteran made sure of it. Suarez reacted first to a flick-on from a corner and volleyed into an empty net.<\/p>\n
Miami probed for a winner. Maxi Falcon missed a couple of chances late. Messi hit the bar. But a winner never quite came.<\/p>\n
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