Messi leads Inter Miami past Atlas in Leagues Cup
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In the sixth minute of added time, Messi squared a pass for Weigandt to tap in for the decisive goal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) – Lionel Messi assisted on both Inter Miami goals, including the winner in second-half stoppage time, as the Herons defeated Atlas 2-1 on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami past Atlas during a group-stage opener in the Leagues Cup.
In the sixth minute of added time, Messi squared a pass across the 6-yard box for Marcelo Weigandt to tap in for the decisive goal.
Jose Lozano had pulled Atlas level in the 80th minute, firing in a left-footed shot from close range after a scramble in front of the Inter Miami net.
Miami's first goal, in the 57th minute, was strikingly similar to the winner. Sergio Busquets played in Messi along the left side of the 6-yard box. Messi then rolled the ball toward the middle to Telasco Segovia, who nearly got his feet tangled before putting the ball in the vacated net.
