Lionel Messi grew to become the primary participant in Main League Soccer historical past with 4 consecutive multi-goal video games, scoring twice to steer Inter Miami previous the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night time.
Miami (10-3-5) has gained 4 straight and is unbeaten in its final 5.
Defender Tanner Beason misplayed a header and Messi capitalized, scoring on a half-volley to open the scoring within the twenty seventh minute.
Messi made it 2-0 within the thirty eighth. Sergio Busquets performed a ball forward from simply past midfield to a charging Messi, who scored on a first-touch shot from the sting of the penalty space that slipped inside the best publish.
Messi has not less than one aim in 5 straight video games. He has 14 targets — second in MLS to Nashville’s Sam Surridge (16) — and 7 assists in 15 regular-season matches.
Oscar Ustari had 5 saves for Miami.
New England (6-8-6) is winless in 5 straight.
Carles Gil scored within the 79th minute for the Revolution. Aljaz Ivacic stopped one shot.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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