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Shea's Late Goal Helps Inter Miami Beat Cincinnati 1-0

Miami (7-9-5) has one-goal wins in each of its first three matches against FC Cincinnati, the only team Inter Miami has played more than once and has a perfect record against in MLS

Published September 5, 2021 • Updated on September 5, 2021 at 8:35 am

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 18: Brek Shea #20 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Chicago Fire FC during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium on August 18, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) — Getty Images

Brek Shea scored in the 90th minute — his first goal since May 16 — to help Inter Miami beat Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night.

Nicolás Figal played an arcing ball-in from near midfield to Shea, who flicked in a side-netter in the waning moments.

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Miami (7-9-5) has one-goal wins in each of its first three matches against FC Cincinnati, the only team Inter Miami has played more than once and has a perfect record against in MLS.

Cincinnati (3-10-8) is winless, with five losses, in a club-record 12 straight matches.

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Miami has lost only one of its last nine.

Nick Marsman had two saves for Inter Miami. The 30-year-old, in his first MLS season, has back-to-back shutouts — the first clean sheets of his career.