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FC Cincinnati Shuts Out Inter Miami 3-0, Halts Messi’s Scoring Streak

Cincinnati’s win returns it to second place in the Supporters’ Shield standings with Miami facing the need to win all three of its remaining matches to challenge for first place.

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Argentine star forward Lionel Messi of Inter Miami reacts after his team's 3-0 MLS loss at Cincinnati, snapping his league-record streak of multi-goal matches at five
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Overview

  • Inter Miami’s talisman was held goalless, ending his MLS record of five consecutive matches with two or more goals.
  • Gerardo Valenzuela opened scoring in the 16th minute before Evander struck in the 50th and again in the 70th to seal the victory.
  • Cincinnati climbs back into second place in the Eastern Conference Supporters’ Shield standings, trailing Philadelphia by a single point.
  • Inter Miami drops to fifth with 38 points and faces the need to win all three of its remaining matches to reclaim first place.
  • Defender Nick Hagglund’s return from six weeks sidelined by broken ribs provided leadership as Cincinnati secured a vital clean sheet.