Messi scores a brace as Inter Miami stages a dramatic comeback against Orlando.

Orlando City began ideally, yet still failed to stop Inter Miami's sensational fightback as Lionel Messi delivered a dazzling performance.

Right after kickoff, Miami took control of possession, with Messi dropping deep to orchestrate play. In the 11th minute, he had a scoring chance but was denied by Maxime Crépeau and was also flagged offside. Orlando gradually regained momentum and punished their opponent's mistake.

In the 18th minute, Inter Miami lost the ball in their own half. Ivan Angulo crossed for Marco Pasalic, who turned and fired to open the scoring. By the 24th minute, Pasalic again drew defenders, creating space for Martin Ojeda to combine with Griffin Dorsey and smash home, doubling the lead to 2-0.

Miami did not collapse. Rodrigo De Paul and Messi repeatedly threatened, but Crépeau was outstanding. The turning point came in the second half. In the 49th minute, Telasco Segovia assisted Silvetti, who curled a shot to reduce the deficit to 1-2. In the 57th minute, Segovia again provided the setup for Messi to strike from distance and equalize 2-2. Orlando nearly restored their lead when a shot hit the post in the 61st minute, and St. Clair made a crucial save in the 70th.

As the match hung in the balance, Miami delivered the decisive blow. In the 85th minute, Segovia scored himself to put the visitors ahead. Four minutes later, Messi executed a perfect free-kick, completing his brace and sealing a 4-2 victory. A courageous comeback, with Messi at the center of attention.

90+8': Full time!

89': Messi completes his brace!

Lionel Messi delivers a precise free-kick, the ball flying straight into the net, extending the lead and completing his personal double in this match.

85’: Segovia seals the comeback!

Telasco Segovia puts his name on the scoresheet himself, putting Inter Miami ahead after an emotional fightback.

70': St. Clair with an excellent save!

Orlando counter-attacked quickly, Pasalic slipped a through ball for Ojeda to burst into the box and shoot. However, St. Clair reacted in time, preserving the score in a tense situation.

61’: Orlando almost scores!

From a corner, Orlando's shot struck the post. Brekalo jumped high to challenge Falcon for the header, but the ball still did not go in.

57': Messi equalizes 2-2.

From the edge of the box, Lionel Messi unleashed a dangerous shot into the net, leveling the score for Inter Miami. Telasco Segovia provided the assist, his second contribution to a goal in the match.

49': Goal! Miami pulls one back to 1-2.

From the right flank, Segovia cut inside and delivered a convenient cross for Silvetti. The young Argentine talent curled a long-range shot, the ball flying dangerously past Maxime Crépeau. Javier Mascherano's tactical adjustment proved effective.

46': Second half begins

45+3': End of the first half!

40': Chance for Messi!

Lionel Messi sprinted behind the Orlando defense, receiving a through ball in front of goal. He tried to chip over Maxime Crépeau, but Nolan Miller retreated just in time to clear the ball on the line, saving the hosts.

33': Rodrigo De Paul tried his luck with a long-range effort but was denied by Maxime Crépeau. The rebound fell perfectly to Lionel Messi in front of goal, but the Canadian goalkeeper again produced a superb reflex save.

24': Orlando doubles the lead to 2-0.

Marco Pasalic drew Inter Miami's defenders, creating space in the box. Martin Ojeda and Griffin Dorsey combined with a neat one-touch move before Ojeda fired a shot past St. Clair, doubling Orlando's advantage.

18': Goal! Orlando takes the lead.

Inter Miami lost possession in their own half. Ivan Angulo stole the ball, drove down to the byline, and crossed into the area. Marco Pasalic met it on the right, controlled, turned onto his left foot, and fired a low shot to open the scoring for Orlando.

11’: Inter Miami had an opportunity. Rodrigo De Paul delivered a low cross from the right for Lionel Messi to shoot, but Maxime Crépeau made a good save. Afterwards, the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.

2': Lionel Messi actively dropped deep to receive the ball from Falcon, turning with effort to try and create a scoring chance. However, under intense pressure from opponents, his move ended with a long clearance upfield for Orlando.

1': The match begins

Team Information Orlando City vs Inter Miami

• Orlando City:Joran Gerbet, Robin Jansson.
• Inter Miami:No absent players.

Expected Lineups: Orlando City vs Inter Miami

• Orlando City (4-4-2):Crépeau(GK); Marín, Brekalo, Teodoro, Dorsey; Spicer, Cartagena, Ojeda, Pašalić; Ojeda, McGuire.
• Inter Miami (4-2-3-1):St. Clair(GK); Fray, Falcón, Micael, Allen; De Paul, Bright; Silvetti, Messi, Segovia; Suárez.

Form & Head-to-Head History Orlando City vs Inter Miami

• Orlando City Form:In their last 5 matches, Orlando City won 1, drew 1, and lost 3.
• Inter Miami Form:In their last 5 matches, Inter Miami won 2, drew 1, and lost 2.
• Head-to-Head History:In the last 5 head-to-head meetings, Orlando City won 2, drew 2, and lost 1.