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Red Bulls Use Own Goal to Grab Lead, Then Emil Forsberg to Wrap up 2-0 Victory over Inter Miami
Emil Forsberg added a stoppage-time goal as New York capitalized on an early own goal and kept its postseason hopes alive.
On Saturday, the New York Red Bulls defeated Inter Miami 2-0 in Harrison, New Jersey, securing three crucial points in their regular season campaign.
Inter Miami's three-game win streak ended after a seventh-minute own goal by midfielder Carlos Casimiro, which gave the Red Bulls an early advantage.
Lionel Messi entered the match in the 56th minute but failed to extend his 13-game goal contribution streak, while goalkeeper Ethan Horvath earned his fifth clean sheet.
Forward Emil Forsberg sealed the victory with an 85th-minute goal, moving the Red Bulls into a playoff position with three games remaining in the regular season.
Miami remains second in the standings, trailing Supporters' Shield winners Nashville by 15 points as the regular season enters its final stretch.