Lionel Messi scored his first MLS goal of the new season in the last minute of their 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy.
The World Cup winner opened his account for the new season with a sliding left boot inside the goal area, with an assist from fellow ex-Barcelona teammate, Jordi Alba to rescue Inter Miami and force a 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night in Carson, California.
Messi saves Inter Miami
Los Angeles Galaxy dominated the game for the most part and were rewarded with a 75th minute goal from forward Dejan Jovelji, who scored the game’s opening goal. Messi’s 91st minute goal saved Gerardo Martino’s team from seeing their first defeat of the season.
Match details
Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender made a few crucial stops to keep the eight Balon d’Or winner and his team in the game until Jordi Alba found him with a late strike to equalize, as per Marca
In the twelfth minute, Galaxy had a penalty kick opportunity to take the lead, but Callender stopped Riqui Puig’s attempt.
In the second half, Messi started to create more chances for his teammates, but the Galaxy resisted his attempts to grab the lead, which was later cancelled out with his last ,minute goal.
The current FIFA The Best and Balon d’Or winner recorded an assist in their 2-0 win against Real Salt Lake City.
Inter Miami currently sit top of the MLS table with four points from two games.
