Messi on Target Again but Miami Downed by Columbus
- On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, with Jamal Thiaré scoring the winning goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
- Josef Martínez opened the scoring for the Crew with a 28th-minute penalty kick, but Lionel Messi equalized five minutes later by converting a free kick from an "absurd angle."
- The Crew controlled just 46% of possession but outshot Miami 14-5, while Santiago Morales received a red card in stoppage time for Inter Miami.
- Despite the loss, Inter Miami remains third in the Eastern Conference standings as Messi extended his scoring streak to four consecutive matches, including his 100th goal for the club.
- The Crew travels to face Orlando on Oct. 10, while Miami hosts D.C. United on the same day, both teams looking to bounce back from Sunday's result.
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Messi closes in on record for most free-kick goals in history
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