Inter Miami CF End Atlanta United FC

     Inter Miami CF topped Atlanta United FC 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday night. The Herons entered tonight's contest at an away venue in which they have the worst road record among all competitions in franchise history at 2-5-2 or a .222 winning percentage. 

     Inter Miami CF(14-5-10) waited until 45 minute into the first half to go up 1-0. Luis Suarez made a left-footed cross from the right side and German Berterame was able to get the tally on a header from three yards away. 

      In the second half, it became 2-0 for the Herons in the 56th minute. Lionel Messi dribbled with the ball up the middle of the field, through several defenders and into the penalty area. He then fired a left-footed shot from 12 yards out. 

     Messi put in another goal in the 60th minute to increase the Inter Miami CF lead to 3-0. Suarez threaded a long lead pass from the Herons own end of the field. Messi went in on a 1-on-1 breakaway and scored from 15 yards out with his left foot. It was his second tally of the contest and his 25th Major League Soccer goal this season. 

     Atlanta United FC(8-15-6) broke the shutout in the 89th minute of play. Fafa Picault shot the ball into the low right corner of the cage on a penalty kick with his right foot.