Wins Supporters' Shield with brace Messi scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Columbus Crew. Impact Messi put together a brilliant stretch at the end of the first half as he opened up the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 45th minute, then slotted home a free kick five minutes into first half stoppage time that took the 2-0 lead into halftime. It marked his fifth brace of the season and his seventh match with multiple goal contributions in his 17 appearances this season. Now that the Supporters' Shield and the No. 1 seed in the East is locked up, Messi could see some rest in the next two matches as Miami prepares for the playoffs.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE