New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami Highlights: Lionel Messi Scores - Inter Miami win 2-0

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Updates: Inter Miami are up against New York Red Bulls in a crucial MLS clash on Sunday (August 27). Lionel Messi's Inter Miami lock horns against New York Red Bulls in the MLS match on Sunday at the Red Bull Arena. Inter are currently at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference table with just 18 points after 22 matches. They are also bottom of the combined Supporters Shield.

The MLS match will start at 5:00 am IST/ 4:30 am PST/ 12:30 am GMT on Sunday. In the US, the match will start at 7:30 pm ET/4;30 pm PT on Saturday (August 26). The fixture between New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami will be taking place at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Updates

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Aug 27, 2023, 7:58 am IST

FT: NY Red Bulls 0 Inter Miami 2

It is all over at the Red Bull Arena and Inter Miami have made a victorious restart to their MLS campaign. Diego Gomez scored the first goal for them and then it was Lionel Messi scoring on his MLS debut.

Taking all three points home 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/KoMwywyMVk

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2023

Aug 27, 2023, 6:58 am IST

Lionel Messi Scores - NYRB 0 MIA 2 (89')

Goaaaaaal!! Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami. An excellent goal from the Argentine to make it 2-0 for Inter Miami. Simplest of finishes from the Argentine.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:57 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (87')

Lionel Messi makes an excellent cross-field pass to find Jordi Alba. Alba's cross is also excellent but the NY Red Bull keeper just gets a hand to steer it away from an onrushing Inter attacker's path. And seconds after, Messi is fouled at a dangerous position.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:55 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (86')

Tolkin sends one cross in but to no avail as it is very close to Callender. The Inter Miami keeper plucks it from the air greatfully.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:54 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (85')

The goalscorer for Inter Miami Diego Gomez is coming off and Robbie Robinson is replacing him. We are entering the final 5 minutes of the match.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:52 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (82')

It is all one way traffic at the moment as Inter Miami are struggling to come out from their own half. But to their credit, the New York outfit are defending valiantly so far.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:49 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (79')

A long ball attempted towards Cory Burke but Callender gets the first and just clears it, conceding a corner. From the corner, NY Red Bulls fail to create anything.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:47 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (77')

Lionel Messi has been mostly quiet so far since coming on. The Argentina international will be hoping to create some magic in this match.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:46 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (76')

Onir Fernandez is coming off for NY Red Bulls and Jorge Hurtado comes on. The Colombian is being sent in to find a goal.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:44 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (75')

Jordi Alba attempts to find any of the Inter Miami attackers in the box, but his cross/pass is poor and easily cut out by a Red Bulls defender.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:43 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (73')

Lionel Messi is found by Sergio Busquets, but excellent defending by Andres Reyes there. Red Bulls come forward with Yearwood but to no effect.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:41 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (71')

Free kick for NY Red Bulls after a foul by Sergio Busquets. Tolkin sends the ball in but Miller clears with a strong header.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:38 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (68')

Facundo Farias finds Lionel Messi, who finds Diego Gomez but the chance is gone. The ball is sent back in by Yedlin and Messi controls it superbly, but a NYRB defender prevents him from taking a shot.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:36 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (67')

Twenty minutes gone in the second half, and it is Inter Miami with the lead again. Lionel Messi makes a decent linkup with Jordi Alba but the left-back loses the ball and it is a goalkick.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:34 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (65')

Callender is to the rescue again for Inter Miami. The USA keeper has been excellent in this match so far. Apart from the Diego Gomez goal, the away side hasn't done a lot going forward.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:33 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (63')

A long range effort again from New York Red Bulls. This time the shot comes from Amaya but it goes wide.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:31 am IST

Have a look at the Inter Miami goal.

MLS debut ✅
First goal with club for Diego Gómez✅#RBNYvMIA | 0-1 | 📺 #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV pic.twitter.com/jkfhkdQVGK

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2023

Aug 27, 2023, 6:30 am IST

Lionel Messi Time

And as we reach the hour mark, Inter Miami have made a couple of changes. The decibel level in the ground rises significantly as Lionel Messi makes his way in. Sergio Busquets is the other player who comes on for Inter Miami.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:29 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (58')

Harper makes a good forward run but in the end fails to control in the box as the attack fizzles out for the home side. Red Bulls get a corner but the header from Barlow goes agonizingly wide.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:27 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (57')

Huge chance for NY Red Bulls to equalize, but Tom Barlow fails to score. His shot is straight at Callender who saves with his legs to deny NY Red Bulls.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:25 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (55')

Ten minutes gone after the break. Lionel Messi is seen just doing some of his stretching. It looks like the Argentine will be coming on soon.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:23 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (53')

First sight of goal for NY Red Bulls in the 2nd half. Luquinhas takes a long ranger but Callender is behind it.

Aug 27, 2023, 6:21 am IST

NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (50')

Five minutes gone in the second half. So far it has been comfortable for Inter Miami after the break.

Aug 27, 2023, 5:58 am IST

New York Red Bulls 0 Inter Miami 1 (HT)

The half time whistle blows at the Red Bull Arena. It is Inter Miami who are leading with the slender of margins courtesy of Diego Gomez. They have also survived a penalty call courtesy of VAR. The home side will have a lot to do after the break, and they will have to potentially deal with Lionel Messi as well

Aug 27, 2023, 5:56 am IST

Added Time: 2 Minutes

2 minutes have been added at the end of the first 45 minutes.

Aug 27, 2023, 5:55 am IST

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (43')

But the VAR has intervened. The referee was asked to have a look and the penalty is rescinded. David Ruiz will feel that justice has been done.

Aug 27, 2023, 5:54 am IST

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score: NYRB 0 MIA 1 (42')

Penalty for New York Red Bulls for a handball. The persistence pays off for them in the end. It is a handball call by the referee against David Ruiz.

Aug 27, 2023, 5:51 am IST

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score Updates: RBNY 0 MIA 1 (39')

5 minutes to go in the first half. Despite playing quite decently, New York Red Bulls find themselves trailing in this crucial MLS match. Diego Gomez with the solitary goal of the match so far.

36' | GOMEEEEZ GOL#RBNYvMIA | 0-1 pic.twitter.com/sJzBWIWU1K

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2023

Aug 27, 2023, 5:48 am IST

Inter Miami Score

Goaaaaal!! Inter Miami have scored the opening goal. It is Diego Gomez who has given them the lead. After clearing the initial free kick, the ball comes back for Gomez in the box, he turns and takes a swipe which ends up in the back of the net.

Aug 27, 2023, 5:47 am IST

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami LIVE Score Updates: RBNY 0 MIA 0 (135')

What a miss that is by Omir Fernandez. The goal was gaping but he somehow hits hit wide after a horrible connection. The Red Bulls should have been 1-0 by now, but it is not to be.

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