Washington, Sep 19
Aleksei Miranchuk scored a stunning late equaliser as Atlanta United hold Inter Miami to 2-2 draw in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Saba Lobzhanidze cancelled out David Ruiz's earlier opener before Ecuadorean striker Leonardo Campana wrested back the lead for the visitors just before the hour.
Dax McCarty then switched the ball wide to Pedro Amador. The fullback had time to point out his target and crossed it into Saba Lobjanidze making a run. The winger got a head on the ball to bounce it in for the equaliser.
The score held level for only three minutes. With the match tied, Miami answered moments later on a direct free kick. The strike taken by Leo Campana rifled off the Atlanta wall and into the net for a goal. The finish gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 59th minute.
Miami captain Lionel Messi started on the bench as he continues to ease back from an ankle ligament injury. He was introduced as a 61st-minute substitute for Julian Gressel and looked sharp, despite failing to find a winner.