Luck wasn't enough for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as they lost 2-1 to Atlanta United in the second game of the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Miami took advantage of a controversial situation in the first half when Federico Redondo appeared to interfere with Brad Guzan's goal kick in the 39th minute. The midfielder stood directly in Guzan's space when the ball was delivered and the ball sputtered out, with Redondo then hitting defender Hector David Martinez in the penalty area. The center back threw a soft chip right past the pressing Atlanta defense and scored into the empty net. The moment appeared to be a grueling one for the home side, but they responded dramatically in the second half.

Derrick Williams took advantage of some poor defensive situations to score the goal Five stripes The equalizer came, while super sub Xande Silva also benefited from some sloppy defending to secure the win for Atlanta.

All eyes now turn to Miami, which will host Game 3 at its stadium. Will the club be able to meet the high expectations? Time will tell.

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