In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lionel Messi found the back of the net once again, marking his third consecutive game with a goal for Inter Miami. The kickoff of the Leagues Cup match against Orlando City was postponed for 95 minutes due to thunderstorms.
This particular goal by Messi, his fourth since joining the MLS club, occurred just seven minutes into the game. Receiving a precise pass from Robert Taylor on his chest, Messi skillfully maneuvered a few steps near the 6-yard box’s edge before elegantly slotting the ball into the net beneath the crossbar.
This crucial goal propelled Inter Miami to a 1-0 lead in the Round of 32 encounter.
The scheduled 8 p.m. kickoff for the game was postponed due to the stormy weather.
Lionel Messi and his fellow Inter Miami players stepped onto the DRV PNK Stadium field for their warm-up routines 45 minutes prior to the originally planned start time. However, heavy rainfall began about 20 minutes later.
Following efforts by the stadium crew to clear water puddles from the midfield area, Messi and his teammates returned for a second session of pre-game warm-ups.
Inclement weather hadn’t been a factor in Messi’s initial two Leagues Cup matches after his arrival at the MLS club. He clinched the winning goal against Cruz Azul and contributed two more goals in a triumphant match against Atlanta United.
