Washington, May 14 -- Lionel Messi scored a brace as Inter Miami twice recovered froma goal down to secure a 5-3 win at Cincinnati in their MLS clash.
Messi put the visitors ahead with a 24th-minute strike but goals either side of halftime from Kevin Denkey and Pavel Bucha gave Cincinnati the lead on Wednesday.
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi restored parity just before the hour with a composed finish after Rodrigo De Paul's cross.
The hosts regained the advantage through Brazilian midfielder Evander, who found space outside the area before thumping a long-range effort into the top-left corner. But Miami was back on level terms in the 79th minute when substitute Mateo Silvetti surged into the box and angled a shot into the far corner...