roared back from a nightmare start to stun 4-2 in a pulsating Major League Soccer Florida derby on Sunday, with Messi delivering a masterclass when it mattered most.
The reigning MLS champions looked in deep trouble early on. Orlando tore into Miami with relentless energy, racing to a 2-0 lead inside 24 minutes as Marco Pasalic and Martin Ojeda punished sloppy defending to ignite the home crowd.
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Miami wobbled. Orlando smelled blood.
But then came the turning point.
After the break, substitute Mateo Silvetti unleashed a thunderous 25-yard strike to spark belief. The momentum shifted — and Messi took over.
First, the Argentine icon curled in a clinical left-footed equaliser to silence the stadium. Then, with five minutes left, he sliced open Orlando’s defence with a perfectly weighted pass for Telasco Segovia to slot home the go-ahead goal.
And just when Orlando thought the damage was done, Messi delivered the knockout blow — a low, long-range free-kick that slipped under Maxime Crepeau in stoppage time to seal a breathtaking 4-2 comeback.
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From despair to dominance in 45 minutes.
After a disappointing season opener, Miami sent a statement to the rest of MLS: write them off at your peril — especially when Messi is on the pitch.
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