Lionel Messi scored a classic free-kick as Inter Miami picked up a point on the road. / IMAGO/Newscom World
Inter Miami CF staged a dramatic late comeback against Philadelphia Union, scoring twice in the dying embers of the game to claim a 3â€"3 draw.
The Union were two goals ahead at the half-time thanks to Quinn Sullivan and Tai Baribo, but the deficit was reduced by Miami midfielder Tadeo Allende on the hour.
Baribo scored again to extend the lead, putting the Herons 3â€"1 down, but a brillant Lionel Messi free-kick in the 87th minute put Javier Mascherano's side within touching distance.
Telasco Segovia was the Herons' savior, picking up a loose ball after good work from Messi before burying a powerful effort beyond the grasp of Andrew Rick in the Union goal.
With the draw, Miami have 23 points in 14 matches and remain in an MLS Cup Playoff spot in the Eastern Conference heading into a midweek match against CF Montréal on Wednesday, while the Union remain top of the standings after extending their unbeaten run.