In spite of losing star player Lionel Messi and seeing two players sent off, Inter Miami rallied to defeat Philadelphia Union with a spectacular late goal.

After last year’s disappointments, David Beckham’s squad is having a fantastic season, and the highlight may have been even without their World Cup winner.

It could have been a nightmare for Gerardo Martino’s squad as they traveled to Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia without Messi, but for one rookie, it was a night to remember.After just a short stint at the academy, Leo Afonso shocked the home fans by scoring the game-winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.

He scored his first team goal on a night when Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi were benched in Miami’s preparation for the Copa America.

After receiving their second yellow cards in the second half, Tomas Aviles and David Ruiz were both sent off for Miami.

Meanwhile, Union’s home losing streak dates back to March 30 and has now extended to seven games.

Despite playing without star forwards Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag, the Union took the lead in the third minute. After receiving the ball from Jakob Glesnes, Mikael Uhre scored his sixth goal of the season by dribbling past his defender and shooting the ball past Drake Callender.

Quinn Sullivan was set up by the Union in the 13th minute to try and double their lead, but his shot went wide of the goal.In the first half, Miami’s offense was sluggish without Messi and Suarez, and they didn’t get a single shot until the 39th minute.