More Major League Soccer action continued on Sunday. Here is what went down across the league.<\/p>\n
Messi helps Miami rally in NYC<\/p>\n
Scorers: Fernandez 17′, Ojeda 59′; Lujan 4′, Messi 61′, Micael 74′<\/p>\n
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It was a back-and-forth affair at Yankee Stadium, with Inter Miami eventually rallying for a 3-2 victory over an impressive New York City FC side.<\/p>\n
When the visitors opened the scoring after only four minutes via Gonzalo Lujan’s low drilled effort, it appeared they’d make light work of the hosts.<\/p>\n
However, a stunning free-kick from outside the box by Nicolas Fernandez lit the initial comeback threat.<\/p>\n
Then, some speedy pace after the break from Agustin Ojeda turned things around in City’s favour as he split two defenders and slotted home beyond goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.<\/p>\n
Miami still weren’t done, however, as Lionel Messi decided to have his say.<\/p>\n
The Argentina star scored a low, direct free-kick of his own, which deflected into the net for 2-2, all before Micael headed home the winner into the far back post for his first Miami goal.<\/p>\n
The result goes down as NYCFC’s first loss of the season (second place), while Miami (third) ensure they’re level on points and just three back of leaders Nashville.<\/p>\n
10-man Cincinnati break MTL hearts<\/p>\n
Scorers: Echenique 40′, Jabbari 52′, Barlow 80′, Denkey 90+4′; Carmona 6′, Owusu 45′, 64′ (P). Red: Robinson 60′<\/p>\n
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This seven-goal contest was filled with plenty of drama as 10-man FC Cincinnati held on to beat Montreal 4-3 in the dying moments.<\/p>\n
As in the other early match, the visitors opened the scoring first as Wikelman Carmona unleashed a low drive from outside the box. Then everything popped off inside TQL Stadium.<\/p>\n
Ender Echenique tucked a ball home perfectly inside the box after some fancy footwork to make things 1-1.<\/p>\n
Just before half-time, however, an in-form Prince Owusu turned things back in favour of the Canadian side.<\/p>\n
Behind coming into the second half, Cincy then turned up the heat. Ayoub Jabbari pulled things level after some nice solo work from Echenique in the build-up.<\/p>\n
Then, in the blink of an eye, Cincinnati were reduced to 10 men as Miles Robinson was shown a straight red card. Montreal, meanwhile, were awarded a penalty in the process, which Owusu converted for 3-2.<\/p>\n
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The final 10 minutes then brought all the chaos.<\/p>\n
First, an alert Tom Barlow beat\u00a0Efrain Morales in a foot race to poke home the equalizer, ensuring the points were at least split.<\/p>\n
Then, with 90+4 on the clock, Kevin Denkey was left unmarked in the middle of the net and bundled home from point-blank range for the winner.<\/p>\n
Looking at the table, Cincinnati now sit ninth while Montreal are 12th.<\/p>\n
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