New York, Nov. 2 -- Nashville forced its first round MLS playoff series against Inter Miami into a deciding third game with a 2-1 home win over Inter Miami.
English striker Sam Surridge put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot after he was tripped by goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo on Saturday.
Josh Bauer doubled the lead by sliding home a shot at the far post following Hany Mukhtar's corner.
The visitors pulled a goal back through captain Lionel Messi, who danced around his marker before curling an 18-yard shot into the top-right corner in the 90th minute.
The result leaves the series tied at 1-1, with the decider to be played at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium on November 8.
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