Messi scores twice as Miami beat Orlando 4-2

Football

Inter Miami recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Florida rivals Orlando City in Major League Soccer.

Inter Miami came from two goals down to record a 4-2 victory against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday. Orlando took an early lead through goals from Facundo Torres and Martin Ojeda within the first 25 minutes of the Florida derby. Lionel Messi began the comeback by scoring a penalty before half-time, according to Major League Soccer.

Inter Miami equalised in the second half through a Luis Suarez strike following a cross from Julian Gressel. Messi scored his second goal of the match to put the visitors ahead for the first time after 75 minutes. Leonardo Campana added a fourth goal late in the game to secure the result, per reports from ESPN.

The win maintains the unbeaten start to the season for the Miami club. Coach Gerardo Martino utilised several former Barcelona players in the starting line-up, including Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Orlando City remains without a win in their opening three fixtures of the current campaign.

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