**Inter Miami Lose 2-1 to Nashville SC in MLS Playoff Clash**
Fans online have reacted strongly to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami losing 2-1 against Nashville SC in the MLS playoff clash on Saturday, November 1. The tie is now level at 1-1, with the Herons having won the reverse fixture 3-1 on October 24.
Nashville hosted Javier Mascherano’s side at Geodis Park in the second game of their playoff clash. Josh Bauer doubled Nashville’s lead in the 45th minute. Although Lionel Messi scored a late goal in the 90th minute, Inter Miami couldn’t find the equalizer to avoid defeat.
Despite having 61% possession during the match, both sides registered 10 attempts on goal each. Nashville had five shots on target compared to Inter Miami’s four. The result is notable considering Inter Miami’s recent dominance over Nashville; they had won the last two encounters — 5-2 at Geodis Park in the regular MLS season and 3-1 at home in the first playoff clash.
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### Fans’ Reactions
Inter Miami’s performance drew criticism from fans across social media platforms. Some of the highlighted fan comments include:
– **Marco Frieri (@MarcoAFrieri)**: “Mascherano has to go, there is no game plan.”
– **OZ (@Shady_XII)**: “This team is just Messi and nothing else.”
– **Jason (@FranticRanger10)**: “This team is so shit defensively it’s outrageous and on top of that Suarez and Allende can’t finish for shit. Mascherano doesn’t even know what he’s doing ‘cause Messi does the best he can.”
– **Looking Beyond (@LookingBeyond2)**: “MLS Cup contenders my ass.”
– **Jasmin Rodriguez Reynolds (@JasminReynolds)**: “I’m gonna tell you facts and the thing is you’re actually the worst team in MLS and you better get rid of Suarez. It’s time he retires and stop being so selfish.”
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### Mascherano Responds After Defeat
Following the loss to Nashville, Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano addressed the team’s shortcomings. He expressed that the side could have achieved a better result if they had been sharper in front of goal.
Mascherano told Athlon Sports:
“We did not find Leo (Messi) in good situations in the first half, we have not been sharp in the final third, and there is also merit from the opponent. I believe that in the second half, beyond the fact that they fell back, we found some situations.”
“We have had situations, the match was very even. In fact, the penalty play comes from when we are pressing. After the 1-0, we had situations to be able to tie the match, but we were not sharp in front of the goal,” he added.
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### Messi’s Form This Season
Despite the playoff setback, Lionel Messi has been in exceptional form for Inter Miami this season. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has recorded 39 goals and 19 assists across 44 games. He also secured the MLS Golden Boot by scoring 29 goals in 28 league matches, alongside providing 16 assists.
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### What’s Next?
The third and decisive playoff game between Inter Miami and Nashville SC is scheduled to take place at Chase Stadium on November 8. Both teams will be aiming to secure their spot as the tie remains finely poised.
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