Lionel Messi bagged his eighth and ninth goals of the MLS season Saturday, leading the way in a win over the New England Revolution.
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- Miami thump Revs 4-1
- Messi bags goals No. 8 and 9
- Argentine in stunning form
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WHAT HAPPENED?
A brilliant first touch set the first goal up, with Finnish international Robert Taylor playing a delightful through ball to Messi, who finished in a calm and composed fashion. The second brought more of the same, with Mesi this time on the end of a Sergio Busquets to make it 2-1 on the day. He then chipped in a late assist, teeing up Luis Suarez to seal the 4-1 win.
With his goals Saturday, he's now had a goal contribution in every match he's played this season.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
After conceding just 40 seconds into the match. Miami responded well with a calm and composed half. Without Luis Suarez in the XI, Miami opted to roll out with Leonardo Campana and Robert Taylor in their XI up top alongside their Argentine goalscorer.
Messi, though, made the difference, making MLS history with his fifth consecutive match with at least two goal contributions.
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WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI
The Herons will take on the New York Red Bulls next weekend. It will be a clash between two of MLS' elite sides in the East, as both look to continue their hot form.
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