Lionel Messi has scored two goals in the victory of Inter Miami by 4-0 against DC United, played this Saturday in Florida and finished in the early morning in Spain. Luis Suárez scored the other two goals of a rout that returns the team to second place in the Eastern Conference.
The Argentine reaches 23 goals in the regular season of the MLS and reinforces his position in the race for the top prize.
Suárez opens the match and Messi seals it
Suárez set the match on track with two goals before halftime. Messi completed the victory in the second half, when Inter Miami turned their lead into a definitive result.
The fourth goal came in the 60th minute. The Argentine took advantage of a combination with Rodrigo de Paul to advance towards the area and surpass Sean Johnson. The play closed the score and completed his brace.
The distribution of the goals concentrated the spotlight on the two forwards: Suárez resolved the first half and Messi extended the difference after the break.
How Inter Miami stands in the standings
The victory leaves Inter Miami with 49 points in the Eastern Conference. The team occupies second place, behind Nashville, which has 60.
The 4-0 also extends to seven matches the club's unbeaten streak against DC United, according to the official report of the team.
When Messi plays again with Inter Miami
The next match of Inter Miami is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, against New York City FC. It will be played at 19:30, Miami time.
In mainland Spain, that time corresponds to 01:30 in the early morning of Thursday, the 15th; in the Canary Islands, to 00:30. The next appointment is again at home for Messi's team.