MIAMI: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami stumbled to a 2-2 draw with Cincinnati on Wednesday in an MLS game that sprang to life after half-time with four superb goals.

Miami took the lead with a Luis Suarez strike on the hour mark, but conceded two in quick succession before grabbing back a late equalizer from substitute Riquelme Fillipi to ensure the spoils were shared.

The draw was a setback in Miami's pursuit of the Eastern Conference's second seed, as the star-studded side lost ground on the New England Revolution, who beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2.

Despite the heartbreak of Fillipi's late strike, the point could prove valuable for Cincinnati, who sit on the cusp of the automatic playoff places, but are currently headed for the wild card round and could yet miss out entirely with two games remaining.