Inter Miami lost for the first time in eight games, losing to Atlanta United 3-1

Inter Miami appeared to have run out of energy when they lost 3-1 against Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer game.

Everything was ready for the south Florida team to enter the field and collect three points to continue fighting for the Supporters' Shield. Miami were at home in front of their fans and welcomed back the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets to the lineup after the trio was rested at the weekend vs the Vancouver Whitecaps.

However, Miami was drawn against a struggling Atlanta team late in the league on March 31. Saba Lobjanidze's goal almost killed the Herons before Messi pulled one back an hour into the contest. Jamal Thiare's late tap-in put Atlanta ahead 3-1, and there was no comeback this time for Gerardo' Tata' Martino's side.

In Miami's previous games, the team has come back after conceding the first goal, which is usually done in a satisfactory manner. The Herons' victories over the New York Red Bulls and the New England Revolution are good examples of this.

What wasn't perfect in those games, however, was Miami's defense. Many times, even after Miami was on its way to three points, the opposing team would find themselves creating numerous opportunities but for one reason or another unable to put them in the back of the net.

This is where Atlanta comes into play. The Five Stripes didn't allow Miami to ride the luck in the second half, and even though the hosts recorded the lion's share, Atlanta owned xG (3.51 to .80), total shots (23 to four), and big. odds (four to one).

While Miami may have been able to win previous games thanks to a little luck from the opposing teams and some creativity from Messi and Co., the likes of Thiago Almada, Thiare and Lobjanidze denied the Herons another win. midweek action.

There were a few moments when Atlanta should have scored another goal or two, but it wouldn't matter in the end as Gonzalo Pineda's team left South Florida with all three points.