Atlanta United’s last-minute goal stuns Messi’s Miami in MLS playoffs
Atlanta United delivered a stunning blow to Inter Miami’s playoff ambitions, securing a last-minute 2-1 victory on Saturday to force a decisive game three in their MLS Cup series. A packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium roared as Portuguese substitute Xande Silva netted the dramatic stoppage-time winner, equalizing the series 1-1.
David Martinez had given Miami a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute, capitalising on a mistake by Atlanta’s goalkeeper Brad Guzan. But Atlanta fought back with Derrick Williams’ 58th-minute header, keeping fans on edge with an intense, back-and-forth second half.
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Atlanta coach Rob Valentino praised his team’s resilience, stating, “It’s everybody together… a substitute comes on and wins us the game.”
Elsewhere, New York City FC defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1, forcing a decisive game three in their own series next week.
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