The Herons had to have this game to boost their chances of advancing, and it was Messi, of course, who delivered

It was a massive result from Inter Miami, who disappointed in their first match at the Club World Cup in a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al-Ahly. Coming into the event, Porto was the prohibitive favorite to win Group A but now has a draw against Brazil's Palmeiras and a loss to the MLS' Inter Miami.

Inter Miami's homegrown trio of Noah Allen, Ian Fray and Benjamin Cremaschi delivered under pressure Thursday in Atlanta.