Inter Miami CF were forced to come from behind twice on Saturday night, earning a 2-2 draw with Austin FC in this Major League Soccer fixture at Nu Stadium.
Austin stunned the home crowd early when Guilherme Biro opened the scoring in the 6th minute, rising to head home and give the visitors an immediate advantage. Inter Miami responded quickly, and it was no surprise that Lionel Messi provided the answer. The Argentine equalised in the 10th minute with a header of his own, restoring parity after a breathless opening spell.
That left the match level at 1-1 at the interval, but the tempo remained high after the restart. Austin struck again in the 53rd minute when Jayden Nelson found the net to put the visitors back in front. It was an efficient attacking display from Austin, who made the most of limited possession and asked real questions of Miami whenever they broke forward.
Inter Miami, though, controlled long stretches of the match and kept pushing for a way back. The home side finished with 65.5 percent possession, won seven corners, and piled up 26 shots with eight on target. Their pressure eventually told in the 81st minute, when Luis Suárez equalised to make it 2-2 and ensure Miami took a point.
There was still time for late tension, but neither side could find a winner in the closing stages. For Inter Miami, the draw may feel frustrating given their territorial dominance and shot volume. For Austin FC, this was a resilient road performance built on sharp finishing and disciplined defending under pressure.
In the end, the points were shared in a lively contest that delivered chances, quality finishing, and plenty of attacking intent. Messi’s goal in the 10th minute and Suárez’s leveller in the 81st gave Miami their two goals, while Austin’s scorers Guilherme Biro in the 6th minute and Jayden Nelson in the 53rd ensured the visitors earned a deserved draw.
