Atlanta United defeated Inter Miami CF 3–2 on Saturday at Chase Stadium in a thrilling playoff encounter that saw multiple lead changes.
Federico Redondo missed wide in the 3′, followed by Luis Suárez heading over in the 10′. Atlanta struck the post through Jamal Thiaré in the 15′ before Matías Rojas opened the scoring for Miami in the 17′. Moments later, Lionel Messi forced a save, but Atlanta quickly responded as Thiaré equalized in the 19′ and then gave the visitors the lead in the 21′, assisted by Alexey Miranchuk.
The second half saw Miami push for an equalizer with multiple corners and blocked shots. Their persistence paid off in the 65′ when Messi headed home from Marcelo Weigandt's cross, with Luis Suárez providing the second assist, leveling the match at 2–2.
Atlanta regained the lead in the 76′ through Bartosz Slisz, who headed home Pedro Amador's delivery. Despite Miami's desperate late surge, including multiple saves forced in stoppage time through the 90+8′, Atlanta held on for the victory.
Both teams created numerous chances throughout, with Miami earning multiple corners and Atlanta defending resolutely in the final moments to secure their playoff progression.
Goal: M. Rojas vs. ATL, 17'
Goal: J. Thiaré vs. MIA, 19'
Goal: J. Thiaré vs. MIA, 21'
Goal: L. Messi vs. ATL, 65'
Goal: B. Slisz vs. MIA, 76'
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