Messi, Miami frustrated by New York late leveler

New York City FC earned a dramatic 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF on Sunday, with Maxi Moralez scoring a stoppage-time equalizer to cancel out Gonzalo Higuain's opener

Miami dominated the first half and took a deserved lead through Higuain in the 31st minute

The Argentine striker latched onto a long ball from Gregore and fired past Sean Johnson from close range

Miami continued to create chances after the break, but they were unable to extend their lead

New York improved after the interval and began to threaten the Miami goal

Talles Magno had a shot saved by Nick Marsman in the 65th minute, and Gabriel Pereira hit the post with a header 10 minutes later

Moralez then came off the bench to score a dramatic equalizer in the 94th minute

The Argentine midfielder curled a free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards out

The draw leaves Miami in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, while New York is in ninth

Both teams will be back in action on Wednesday, with Miami hosting FC Cincinnati and New York traveling to face the New England Revolution