Inter Miami was minutes from losing at home when Riquelme Fillipi, on as a substitute, scored the first MLS goal of his career. Rodrigo De Paul set it up, and the 90th-minute finish gave Miami a 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night at Nu Stadium.
The point was not enough to hold second place. Miami (15 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses, 56 points) dropped to third in the Eastern Conference, two points behind the New England Revolution (58) with two games left. Nashville SC leads the East with 71, per ESPN's standings.
How Inter Miami Lost a 1-0 Lead in Six Minutes
Luis Suarez scored in the 61st minute off a corner, with Casemiro getting the assist. Cincinnati answered with Kenji Mboma Dem in the 80th and a long-range goal from Samuel Gidi on a fast break in the 86th, per the ESPN match report.
Miami had 60.4 percent of the ball and 14 shots, four on target. Lionel Messi took five shots without scoring. Cincinnati (43 points) had 13 shots and three on target.
Miami completed 567 of 611 passes, but both of Cincinnati's goals came in the last 10 minutes. Roman Celentano made two saves for Cincinnati and Dayne St. Clair one for Miami. The draw left Cincinnati tied with Orlando City on 43 points.
Inter Miami at New England on Sunday Decides Second
Miami plays at the Revolution on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. A win would move Miami back above New England. More MLS coverage is on our MLS page.