FC Cincinnati 3-2 Inter Miami LIVE Score, MLS: Messi Draws Herons Level In Second Half

Evander with a stunning goal to put Cincinnati ahead again!!

Robinson with a goal-saving block against Suarez!! The ball is played to Messi on the left of the area. The Argnetine has the chance to shoot but opts to cut it back for Suarez, whose first-time effort takes a deflection off Robinson and hits the crossbar.

Messiiiii!! The little magician draws Inter Miami level, and what a brilliant team effort it was! Messi, Segovia, and Suarez combine in fron tof the Cincinnati box, before the ball is played to De Paul on the right. The former Atleti player cuts it back first time, and Messi fires it in from inside the area.

Inter Miami win a free-kick in a dangerous area, 25 yards from Celentano's goal. Messi stands over the ball, which is always a source of concern for the opposition. The Argentine dinks it over the ball, but it's straight at the goalkeeper, who grabs on to it gratefully.

Bucha puts Cincinnati the lead four minutes after the restart!! It's a brilliant team move from the Orange and Blue, with Denkey playing it to Ramirez on the left. The full-back crosses it first time to his counterpart Bucha, who slots it home from close range. That's Bucha's second goal of the season.

The players are out of the tunnel and onto the pitch, Inter Miami a tad bit late. The match is level at the break, with one shot on target for both sides. Which team can get the early advantage? Stay tuned!

CHAOS IN THE BOX! Panic sets in for the Cincinnati defense as Rodrigo De Paul whips a dangerous ball into the mixer that sparks a frantic scramble. A flurry of wild deflections sends the ball spinning unpredictably back toward the goal, nearly trickling into the net by sheer chance before finally skimming just wide of the left-hand post.

Despite that late scare for the hosts, the referee’s whistle brings a breathless opening period to a close. Both sides head into the tunnel with the score locked at 1-1, leaving everything to play for in what promises to be a thrilling second half.

CHANCE! Inter Miami come inches away from reclaiming the lead, with Lionel Messi nearly providing a moment of magic. The danger began when Sergio Reguilon whipped in a cross from the flank that the Cincinnati defense failed to clear convincingly.

The ball fell perfectly for the Argentine at the edge of the area, and he didn't hesitate, unleashing a signature first-time strike with his lethal left foot. TQL Stadium held its breath as the shot fizzed toward the target, but it took a cruel spin and whistled agonizingly wide of the far post. A massive let-off for the hosts as the "Little Magician" continues to hunt for a brace.

GOAL! Cincinnati are back in it! TQL Stadium erupts as the hosts claw their way back to 1-1.

The clinical Kévin Denkey proved exactly why he was labeled the danger man tonight, stepping up to the spot with ice in his veins. He unleashed a powerful strike into the bottom-left corner to notch his eighth goal of the campaign. Although Dayne St. Clair guessed correctly and dove at full stretch, the sheer power and precision of the shot were too much to handle. Game on in Ohio!

PENALTY TO CINCINNATI! The hosts are handed a lifeline as the referee points to the spot following a clash in the box. The move started with Pavel Bucha dinking a clever ball into the danger zone for Kévin Denkey, who did well to cushion it under control.

As Denkey attempted to turn, he leaned into Ian Fray, and upon feeling the slightest contact, went down under the challenge. Despite the minimal nature of the touch, the official had no hesitation in awarding the penalty. TQL Stadium is rocking as Cincinnati now has a golden opportunity to pull level!

SAVED! Cincinnati nearly catches the visitors off guard as Evander whips in a dangerous, low-curling corner toward the near post. Dayne St. Clair has to react with lightning reflexes, showcasing some desperate goalkeeping by sticking out a trailing leg to block the goal-bound effort.

Just as the ball was cleared, the referee blew his whistle for an infringement in the box, providing a momentary reprieve for the Miami defense. Following the game's earlier unconventional opener, that sequence very nearly added another strange chapter to the night's proceedings!

CHANCE! A surging, mazy run through the heart of the pitch by Mboma Dem creates an opening for Cincinnati. As the ball breaks loose, Pavel Bucha pounces on the opportunity and looks to unleash. The Czech midfielder sets himself for a powerful strike, but he can't quite get over the ball; his left-footed rocket clears Andrew Rick's crossbar and sails harmlessly into the stands. A let-off for Miami after some dangerous buildup from the hosts.

GOAL! Inter Miami strike first! It’s that man Lionel Messi who breaks the deadlock at TQL Stadium, though it was more about grit than his trademark grace.

The play developed as Rodrigo De Paul threaded a sharp pass through the center of the pitch. It appeared that Matt Miazga was well-positioned to clear the danger, but Messi showcased his veteran intelligence by shielding the ball and drawing a fortunate ricochet off the defender. The ball trickled past the helpless keeper and settled into the bottom-left corner to give the Herons a 1-0 lead. It may not be a career highlight for the archives, but Messi's predatory instincts have the visitors in front!

OFFSIDE! The net ripples at TQL Stadium as Lionel Messi clinicaly slots the ball into the bottom-left corner, but the celebrations are cut short by the assistant referee’s flag. Germán Berterame had threaded a perfectly weighted ball over the top for the Argentinian, but the pass was released just a fraction too late, catching Messi in an offside position. Despite the superb finish, the goal is immediately chalked off, keeping the scoreline level.

The whistle has officially blown at TQL Stadium, and this massive Matchday 13 clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF is underway! To celebrate "513 Day," the home crowd has transformed the arena into a sea of blue, a gesture intended to neutralize the massive traveling support that consistently follows the Florida side.

FC Cincinnati is taking to the pitch in their primary "Legacy" kits, featuring their signature navy blue and orange combination. As the hosts, they have the advantage of attacking from left to right—in the first half, looking to feed off the energy of their most passionate supporters.

Inter Miami CF has taken the field in their iconic all-pink "2gether" home kit, featuring the club's signature "Easy Pink" shade with black details and a subtle heartbeat pattern. Led by Lionel Messi, the Herons are attacking from right to left for the opening 45 minutes, looking to spoil the local festivities and maintain their pursuit of the Eastern Conference top spot.

Lionel Messi has been in exceptional form during the 2026 MLS season, recently making league history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions (achieving the feat in just 64 matches).

In his last outing on May 9 against Toronto FC, Messi recorded one goal and two assists in a 4-2 victory. Across 11 MLS appearances this season, he has tallied 9 goals and 4 assists, placing him just one goal behind the league lead.

Messi has found the scoresheet or provided an assist in almost every game he has played this month, including a goal and an assist in a high-scoring 3-4 loss to Orlando City on May 2.

All MLS 2026 matches, including FC Cincinnati Vs Inter Miami, will be live-streamed globally on Apple TV.

Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET (May 13) / 5:00 AM IST (May 14)

Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Referee: Sergii Boiko

Weather: Partly cloudy, approximately 18°C (64°F) at kickoff.

Hello and welcome to the FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Major League Soccer 2026 at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 14, Thursday. Stay tuned for live commentary, scores, playing XI and other updates.