Inter Miami wins Supporters’ Shield with Messi’s help in thrilling 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew

The boots of Lionel Messi produced magic once again as the Argentine maestro bagged two goals in quick succession to help Inter Miami defeat the Columbus Crew 3-2 – securing the Supporters Shield for the Herons.

The Copa America winner – who only recently came back after an injury sustained in the final of this summer’s blockbuster tournament – scored his first goal of the night off a brilliantly picked out long ball from Jordi Alba.

He would score again just five minutes later off a sublime free kick to take Miami into the half up 2-0.

Columbus, the reigning MLS Cup champions, scored their first of the night within seconds of kickoff – only for Luis Suarez to bag Miami’s third after a comical error from the Crew backline.

The Crew would go back within one thanks to a penalty from Cucho Hernandez. But when faced with the same task again, he hit his kick to the same spot – which Miami keeper Drake Callender saved to preserve the victory for The Herons.

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