Atlanta United have forced Game 3 in their Round One Best-of-3 Series with Inter Miami CF, battling back for a 2-1 victory over the Supporters’ Shield champions Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The all-decisive match is set for Nov. 9 at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium (8 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), with the winner facing Orlando City SC or Charlotte FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Atlanta winger Xande Silva delivered a knock-out blow to Lionel Messi & Co. in the 94th minute, rifling home from atop the 18-yard box to delight the home crowd of nearly 69,000 fans.
Silva’s goal followed an end-to-end second half, which included Derrick Williams equalizing in the 58th minute. The center back powerfully headed Pedro Amador’s cross past Drake Callender, injecting belief in the Five Stripes.
Inter Miami, who won 2-1 in Game 1, took an early lead through David Martínez. After Brad Guzan’s error, the on-loan center back received Federico Redondo’s squared pass and chipped into an empty net.
Despite Inter Miami having chances aplenty to end the series, especially through Messi, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, Silva ultimately had the final word.
