Nashville survives Messi strike to level playoff series

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Nashville forced its first round MLS playoff series against Inter Miami into a deciding third game with a 2-1 home win over Inter Miami on Saturday.

English striker Sam Surridge put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot after he was tripped by goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo.

Josh Bauer doubled the lead by sliding home a shot at the far post following Hany Mukhtar's corner.