The brilliance of Suarez in Messi's absence; Inter Miami advanced to the MLS playoffs with a win over Cincinnati

With the brilliance of Luis Suarez and the absence of Lionel Messi, Intermiami was able to win 2-0 against Cincinnati and become the first team to secure its position in the playoffs of the American Premier Soccer League (MLS).

Experienced Uruguayan forward Suarez played a key role in the victory with two goals while his team played with one man less in the match held at the Chase Stadium. He scored the first goal only 32 seconds after the start of the game and five minutes later he also scored the second goal.

The important victory came while Miami was without its injured star, Lionel Messi. Messi has not been in the field since July 14 after injuring his ankle in the Copa America final. However, Messi is expected to return before the end of the season, which ends on October 19.

With this victory, Miami confirmed its presence in the playoffs by gaining 8 points at the top of the Eastern Conference table. Intermiami, which was defeated by Cincinnati 6-1 on July 6, showed with its powerful game that it intends to avenge that defeat.

Former NFL star Tom Brady and Miami co-owner David Beckham were in the stadium and watched the game up close. Although Miami's Argentinian defender Tomas Aviles was ejected from the game in the first half after receiving a second yellow card, his team managed to maintain its lead and advance to the playoffs thanks to Yannick Bright's impressive performance.

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