Inter Miami 2-2 Nashville: Surridge strikes late to deny Messi's men at Chase Stadium (highlights)

Inter Miami were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Eastern Conference leaders Nashville at Chase Stadium, with Sam Surridge scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to deny Lionel Messi's side a crucial victory in the race for top spot. The visitors stunned the home crowd on 4 minutes when Andy Najar released Surridge, who finished clinically past Drake Callender to net his 20th goal of the season. Miami responded well and equalised on 19 minutes when teenage forward Reed Baker-Whiting latched onto Messi's cross from the right and slotted home. Fricio Caicedo was booked on 41 minutes, followed by Maxwell Woledzi on 43. In the second half, Messi put Miami ahead on 62 minutes, curling a stunning strike from outside the box after Rodrigo De Paul's pass. It looked like the winner until Surridge pounced in stoppage time, heading home from a corner to snatch a point for the visitors. Miami had 16 shots with 7 on target and 58% possession, while Nashville managed 11 attempts. Surridge was named man of the match for his two-goal display. With 45 points, Miami stay second in the East, while Nashville move to 47 and remain top of the standings.