We've just witnessed the greatest upset in MLS Cup Playoffs history. Supporters' Shield winners and regular-season record point holders Inter Miami CF have been eliminated in Round One of the MLS postseason after a 3-2 loss in Game 3 of a Best-of-Three series against Atlanta United . Lionel Messi and Co.
have been stunned by a resilient Atlanta United squad that gave the Herons headaches all season long. Inter Miami vs Atlanta United - Game Stats Category Inter Miami Atlanta United Possession 60.9% 39.
1% Shots on Goal 10 4 Total Passes 655 373 Corners 8 4 Fouls 6 11 Saves 1 7 Expected Goals 3.8 2.1 Miami struck first on the night, thanks a clever finish from a tight angle by Matias Rojas in the 17th minute.
Atlanta responded quickly, however, with striker Jamal Thiaré putting a sweet half-volley past Drake Callender to even the game just over a minute later. The Five Stripes absolutely stunned the raucous crowd at Chase Stadium when they took the lead in the 21st minute, with Thiaré once again getting in behind the Miami defense and finishing into the top corner for his second tally of the evening. Messi was not going to let the game slip by without having his say, however, as the Inter Miami captain rose high to head ball past Brad Guzan and tie the game at two goals apiece in the 66th minute of play.
Ten minutes later, Atlanta would find another breakthrough, this time by way of Bartosz Slisz, who finished a beautiful cross by Pedro Amador to give his side the lead with.
