Nashville leads Inter Miami as Sam Surridge scores back-heel goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
In a high-stakes match on August 15, Nashville SC and Inter Miami faced off in Nashville, with both teams vying for the top position in the Supporters Shield standings. Nashville opened the scoring with a remarkable back-heel goal from Sam Surridge just before the hour mark. This put Nashville ahead as they aimed to extend their lead in the standings. Miami players raised concerns over a potential foul involving Lionel Messi prior to the goal, but after review, the goal was allowed to stand. The match remains ongoing as both teams compete for crucial points.
- •Nashville leads Inter Miami 2-0 in the second half.
- •Sam Surridge scored a back-heel goal in the 53rd minute.
- •Both teams were separated by two points at the top of the standings.
- •Miami players protested a foul involving Lionel Messi before the goal.
- •Match is still ongoing at a sold-out crowd.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Sam Surridge scores ridiculous back-heel to stun Messi & Miami 😱
"Saturday's top-of-the-table clash in Nashville has been riveting so far. Nashville and Inter Miami came into the night separated by just two points at the top of the Supporters Shield standings. And a...
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