Messi scores but Miami blow three-goal lead to suffer embarrassing home defeat

Messi scores but Miami blow three-goal lead to suffer embarrassing home defeat

Lionel Messi continued his brilliance for Inter Miami as he struck a goal and set up another against Orlando City in Saturday’s home league fixture.

But his side still came out on the losing side after a spectacular defensive collapse in the second half.

Miami grabbed an early breakthrough after Ian Fray headed home Telasco Segovia’s cross.

The Venezuelan then scored one of his own with an easy finish after brilliant work from Messi in the 25th minute.

The Argentina international made it 3-0 for the home side just after the half-hour mark. He cut onto his left foot and brilliantly curled into the bottom corner.

Although Martin Ojeda pulled one back, Miami appeared in complete control of the match ahead of the second half.

However, things changed dramatically after the interval as Orlando were by far the better side.

Ojeda added his second with a brilliant finish after 68 minutes.

The visitors continued pushing for an equaliser and their efforts were rewarded 10 minutes from time.

Maxi Falcon conceded a penalty and Ojeda stepped up to slot home his third.

Then in the third minute of stoppage-time, Tyrese Spicer broke through Miami’s backline to finish past goalkeeper .