**Inter Miami Dominates Orlando City with Historic 5-0 Victory** **Miami, FL -** In a captivating Florida derby, Inter Miami CF delivered an emphatic 5-0 victory over Orlando City SC on Saturday. Lionel Messi, making his second appearance for Inter Miami, witnessed his close friend Luis Suarez lead the charge. The match started brightly for the hosts as Inter Miami quickly took control of possession. Their dominance paid off in the 15th minute when Josef Martinez was fouled inside the penalty area, resulting in a penalty kick. Martinez stepped up and coolly converted to give Inter Miami an early lead. Messi then took over the show, scoring two goals in each half. His first came in the 23rd minute when he received a pass from Suarez and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Just before halftime, he doubled his tally with a stunning free kick that left Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese with no chance. After the break, Inter Miami continued to press, and Martinez added to his tally in the 52nd minute with a powerful strike from close range. Gonzalo HiguaÃn completed the rout in the 69th minute with a close-range header, sealing Inter Miami's historic victory. The win not only marked Inter Miami's second win of the season but also their biggest-ever margin of victory in MLS history. The team now sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with seven points from three games. Orlando City, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the season and will be looking to bounce back in their next match.
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