Inter Miami takes game one over Atlanta United

Inter Miami secured a 2–1 triumph over Atlanta United in Round One of MLS Cup Playoffs action at Chase Stadium thanks to goals from Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, reports sports illustrated.

It was an electric start for the hosts as Suárez put the Herons in front in just two minutes with his first playoff goal. A good bit of pressing from Diego Gómez saw him win the ball in the final third and play Suárez through on goal as El Pistolero fired Miami into the lead with an effort that nutmegged Brad Guzan.

The Five Stripes pulled one back just before the halftime break through Saba Lobjanidze. New signing Pedro Amador played the Georgia international through on goal with a clever line-breaking pass as Lobjanidze finished across the face of goal to bring the score level at one apiece in south Florida.

Miami's lead was reinstated after an incredible long-range effort from Jordi Alba. Lionel Messi picked out the veteran full-back—who was all alone at the top of the box—and Alba fired home an incredible left-footed effort that Guzan had no chance of saving.

Despite a few late efforts from Atlanta, Miami went on to secure the Game One victory at home as it can now clinch a series win and advance with one more victory over the Five Stripes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, November 2._Agencies.