Messi scores twice as Miami beats Atlanta; Rowles loses with D.C.

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 04:32 · Archive

Lionel Messi scored twice for Inter Miami in a 3-1 away win over Atlanta United, while Australian defender Kye Rowles's D.C. United lost 4-1 to Orlando City.

Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half for Inter Miami in a 3-1 away win over Atlanta United on Saturday. He scored in the 56th and 60th minutes, four minutes apart, after providing a first-half assist for German Berterame. Miami were 1-0 up at half-time after Berterame's goal, assisted by both Messi and Luis Suarez, before Messi's second-half brace sealed the result.

Messi's two goals brought his league-leading tally to 25 for the season, with 15 assists. He tied Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min for the league lead in assists and became the first player in Major League Soccer history to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons. With four matches remaining, Messi's 40 goal contributions are nine short of Carlos Vela's record of 49 set in 2019.

Australian defender Kye Rowles endured a difficult afternoon as D.C. United lost 4-1 to Orlando City in an away match. Antoine Griezmann scored twice and provided an assist for Orlando, with his second goal coming after he intercepted a misplaced pass by Rowles. Rowles was part of Australia's 2022 World Cup squad but failed to make the cut for this year's tournament in the United States.

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• Yet more Messi goals, Aussie defender cops 4-1 MLS lossLionel Messi has added two more goals to his Major League Soccer haul in a big win for Inter Miami over Atlanta, while Kye Rowles' team suffered a 4-1 defeat.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 04:04
• Yet more Messi goals, Aussie defender cops 4-1 MLS lossLionel Messi has added two more goals to his Major League Soccer haul in a big win for Inter Miami over Atlanta, while Kye Rowles' team suffered a 4-1 defeat.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 04:04

In this story: Lionel Messi · Inter Miami · Atlanta United · Kye Rowles · D.C. United · Orlando City · Antoine Griezmann

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