Chris McVey's stoppage-time tally helped host Inter Miami escape with a 4-4 draw against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.
McVey scored in the seventh minute of added time, firing one just under the crossbar.
Absolute stunner in the final moments! @InterMiamiCF level it! pic.twitter.com/u5Lt9ndgrD
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Gonzalo Higuaín had a hat trick for Miami (7-10-5, 26 points), which is 1-3-2 in its past six games. Cincinnati (7-8-8, 29 points) played to a draw for the sixth time in the past seven matches (0-1-6). Higuaín gave Miami a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute, burying a strike into the top right corner on a free kick.
"In the top corner where the spiders live!"
Spectacular set piece from Gonzalo Higuain! pic.twitter.com/D2zFK6iOvf— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 31, 2022
Brenner leveled the score in the 28th minute. Alvas Powell directed a cross to Brenner, who got his foot on it in a battle with Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin at the top of the goal area.
.@FCCincinnati quickly find their equalizer! pic.twitter.com/1g32FkcHfO
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Higuaín put Miami back in front in the 37th minute. Alejandro Pozuelo spotted the veteran with space through the Cincinnati defenders and Higuaín went around goalkeeper Roman Celentano, who came off his line, before putting the ball into the open net for a 2-1 lead.
Another one for Gonzalo Higuain! @InterMiamiCF retake the lead. pic.twitter.com/dI9yEApCe5
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It was Brenner again with the response for the visitors, getting behind the Miami defense and striking into the left corner from the middle of the box to tie it 2-2 in the 40th minute.
And another one for Brenner!
This game is wild! pic.twitter.com/ti8oiAgZdZ— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 31, 2022
Miami was awarded a penalty in first-half stoppage time after video review showed Tyler Blackett fouled midfielder Jean Mota in the box. It was Higuaín again who delivered, completing the hat trick on the ensuing kick from the spot, putting the home side ahead 3-2. Higuain, who entered the match with four goals on the season, has scored seven of his 20 career MLS goals against Cincinnati.
First half hat trick for Gonzalo Higuain! pic.twitter.com/UpehWgZC7b
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Pozuelo scored in the 49th minute to give Miami a two-goal advantage but the goal was overturned after video review showed Robert Taylor was offside. Brandon Vázquez tied it 3-3 in the 81st minute, striking quickly from right in front off a feed from Álvaro Barreal.
Brandon Vazquez puts it away! @FCCincinnati are level once again! pic.twitter.com/osqwSVM7xx
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Vazquez made it 4-3 Cincinnati in the 86th minute, taking a cross from Barreal at the top of the goal area.
ANOTHER ONE FOR VAZQUEZ! @FCCincinnati take the laaaate lead! pic.twitter.com/FVR9mnpPow
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