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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0 to secure a place in the MLS playoffs.

Inter Miami secured their place in the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night. Germán Berterame scored in the 20th minute for his eighth goal of the season, with Rodrigo De Paul doubling the lead right before half-time on an assist from Lionel Messi. Luis Suárez also assisted in the match.

The win was Inter Miami's second straight league victory since July and their second under new coach Cristian González, who took over on 16 September. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair recorded his second consecutive clean sheet, denying Nicolás Fernández from the penalty spot in the final minute.

This playoff clinch comes after Miami routed DC United 4-0 last Saturday, with Messi and Suárez each scoring twice. Inter Miami, the reigning MLS Cup champions, has now reached the playoffs for three consecutive seasons after missing the postseason when Messi arrived in 2023. The team defeated Vancouver in the playoffs last year to win the club's first MLS Cup.

Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth
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In this story: Inter Miami · New York City FC · Lionel Messi · Rodrigo De Paul · Germán Berterame · Luis Suárez · Cristian González

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