Inter Miami CF Takes Philadelphia Union

     Inter Miami CF came back on the Philadelphia Union 3-1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night. The Herons have not played a game in the past two weeks. Lionel Messi made his first on-field appearance with Inter Miami CF since June. 

     Philadelphia(7-12-9) raced out to a quick 1-0 lead just 58 seconds into the contest. Mikael Uhre ended up with the tally when he placed in a 21-yard shot with his left foot. 

     Inter Miami CF(19-4-5) rallied back later in the first half. Messi scored for the Herons in the 26th minute to tie it up 1-1. He faked a left-footed shot at the top of the penalty area and then put in a right-footed shot from 16 yards away. 

     Messi would give Inter Miami CF a 2-1 advantage during the 30th minute of play. Messi one-timed a shot with his left foot from 14 yards out. 

     The Herons added another goal in stoppage time at the end of the second half for a 3-1 lead. Luis Suarez fired a one-time, right-footed shot from 18 yards.