ShareInter Miami extended their unbeaten run in MLS to four matches as they came out on top in a thrilling clash with New York City FC.Micael's fine header saw Inter Miami move up to third in the Eastern Conference after they emerged 3-2 victors against fellow high-flyers New York City FC on Sunday. Having been eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup in midweek, Javier Mascherano's side responded in style to extend their unbeaten MLS run to four matches. Miami got themselves ahead in the third minute via Gonzalo Lujan, who sent a first-time effort into the bottom-right corner after Telasco Segovia's blocked shot fell into his path.But New York restored parity 14 minutes later in stunning fashion as Nicolas Fernandez curled a sensational free-kick off the underside of the crossbar and in.Lionel Messi was then denied twice by the woodwork at the end of the first half, his second attempt seeing him cut inside and curl a shot that cannoned against the top of the bar. Pascal Jansen's hosts made the most of those reprieves just before the hour mark, when Agustin Ojeda curled home after being played in behind by Maxi Moralez's clever pass. But their lead lasted for just two minutes, with Messi's free-kick from distance finding its way past Matt Freese after it took a wicked deflection off a New York defender in the wall. There was to be more drama at Yankee Stadium when Micael expertly headed Noah Allen's cross to the back post into the opposite corner, which proved to be the decisive blow. Data Debrief: Magic Messi helps Miami bounce backAfter missing Miami's goalless draw with Charlotte FC last time out, Messi once again highlighted his importance to the Herons with another brilliant display that saw his team rise to the occasion against a tough opponent. The Argentine finished with team-high totals for shots (nine), touches in the opposition box (eight), attempted dribbles (seven) and passes in the final third (21), while only David Ayala (eight) had more final-third entries than Messi's seven. But in a tightly-contested affair, Miami will know their chances should have merited a more handsome margin of victory. They finished with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.46 from their 22 shots, compared to NYCFC's 1.28 from 11 attempts. Inter Miami extended their unbeaten run in MLS to four matches as they came out on top in a thrilling clash with New York City FC.Micael's fine header saw Inter Miami move up to third in the Eastern Conference after they emerged 3-2 victors against fellow high-flyers New York City FC on Sunday. Having been eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup in midweek, Javier Mascherano's side responded in style to extend their unbeaten MLS run to four matches. Miami got themselves ahead in the third minute via Gonzalo Lujan, who sent a first-time effort into the bottom-right corner after Telasco Segovia's blocked shot fell into his path.But New York restored parity 14 minutes later in stunning fashion as Nicolas Fernandez curled a sensational free-kick off the underside of the crossbar and in.Lionel Messi was then denied twice by the woodwork at the end of the first half, his second attempt seeing him cut inside and curl a shot that cannoned against the top of the bar. Pascal Jansen's hosts made the most of those reprieves just before the hour mark, when Agustin Ojeda curled home after being played in behind by Maxi Moralez's clever pass. But their lead lasted for just two minutes, with Messi's free-kick from distance finding its way past Matt Freese after it took a wicked deflection off a New York defender in the wall. There was to be more drama at Yankee Stadium when Micael expertly headed Noah Allen's cross to the back post into the opposite corner, which proved to be the decisive blow. Data Debrief: Magic Messi helps Miami bounce backAfter missing Miami's goalless draw with Charlotte FC last time out, Messi once again highlighted his importance to the Herons with another brilliant display that saw his team rise to the occasion against a tough opponent. The Argentine finished with team-high totals for shots (nine), touches in the opposition box (eight), attempted dribbles (seven) and passes in the final third (21), while only David Ayala (eight) had more final-third entries than Messi's seven. But in a tightly-contested affair, Miami will know their chances should have merited a more handsome margin of victory. They finished with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.46 from their 22 shots, compared to NYCFC's 1.28 from 11 attempts.