Messi couldn't get going for the Herons on Saturday in a tough battle, but his teammates were there to rescue three points

The Crew had an abundance of chances to overcome a one-goal deficit and avoid their first loss of the regular season against Inter Miami on April 19. Unable to connect on any of their 16 shot attempts,

Messi's clinical play and nonstop engine, albeit sputtering at times, helped Miami advance to the Concacaf Champions League semifinals.