Inter Miami CF Blanked By FC Cincinnati

     Inter Miami CF was shut out by FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night at DRV PNK Stadium. Both teams met in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals back in late August which resulted in penalty kicks to decide the game. 

     Lionel Messi entered the game during the 55th minute of play for Inter Miami CF. He had missed the previous seven games with the team. 

     FC Cincinnati(20-5-8), who is in first place in the Major League Soccer standings, got the only goal in the contest by Alvaro Barreal in the 78th minute. Inter Miami CF(9-17-6) is now winless in their last five games in all competitions.