Inter Miami CF Blitz Columbus Crew

     Inter Miami CF steamrolled the Columbus Crew 5-1 at Chase Stadium on Saturday night. The Herons have won two straight games following a four-game winless streak. The next game for Inter Miami CF will be against Al Ahly in the FIFA World Club Cup Group Stage at Hard Rock Stadium on June 14. 

     The onslaught by Inter Miami CF(8-3-5) began in the first half. Tadeo Allende gave the Herons a 1-0 advantage in the 13th minute as he volleyed the ball in with his right foot from eight yards. 

     Lionel Messi showed up and scored two goals to give them a 3-0 lead. He intercepted a pass outside of the penalty area and half-volleyed a left-footed shot from 20 yards away during the 15th minute. Messi went on a breakaway in the 24th minute and lobbed a 15-yard shot with his left foot. 

     Columbus(7-3-7) made it 3-1 in the 58th minute on a goal by Cesar Ruvalcaba. He put in a header from nine yards off a corner kick.

     Luis Suarez fired a right-footed shot from eight yards out during the 64th minute and the Herons reclaimed a three-goal margin 4-1. Fafa Picault capped the 5-1 victory on a breakaway with a 19-yard strike with his right foot in the 89th minute.