Sun Oct 20 11:01:33 UTC 2024: – **Match Overview**: Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to help Inter Miami achieve a 6-2 victory over the New England Revolution on MLS Decision Day.
– **Impactful Substitution**: Messi, who entered the match as a substitute in the 58th minute, immediately assisted on a goal and then scored three consecutive goals.
– **Record Achievement**: With the win, Inter Miami set a new MLS single-season points record of 74, surpassing the previous record of 73 held by the 2021 Revolution.
– **Additional Contributions**: Luis Suarez also played a key role, scoring two goals and providing two assists, both of his goals occurring within four minutes of each other.
– **Player Statistics**: Messi and Suarez both finished their first full MLS seasons with 20 goals each. Messi recorded 16 assists, while Suarez had nine.
– **New England Revolution’s Struggles**: The Revolution’s season ended poorly, with goals from Luca Langoni and Dylan Borrero, ultimately finishing 14th in the Eastern Conference and on a four-match losing streak.
– **Match Dynamics**: Miami controlled the game with 65.8% possession and a significant lead in shots, outshooting the Revolution 25-8.
– **Next Steps**: Inter Miami’s first playoff match is on Friday against the winner of the Eastern Conference wild card match between CF Montreal and Atlanta United.

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