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Rodríguez sparks Inter Miami to 3-2 victory over Charlotte

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Emerson Rodríguez's first goal of the season came in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and Inter Miami CF rallied from two goals down to beat Charlotte FC 3-2 on Saturday night after a lengthy weather delay.

Inter Miami (7-9-4) trailed 2-0 at halftime and didn't get on the scoreboard until Robert Taylor's goal in the 59th minute. Gonzalo Higuaín scored the equalizer 13 minutes later. Gregore de Magalhães Silva had assists on both goals. Higuaín, who has scored in two straight matches, has four goals on the year. Taylor notched his third.

Yordy Reyna gave Charlotte (8-11-2) a 1-0 lead in the 1st minute and finished off a brace in the 42nd minute with his first two goals of the season.

Inter Miami outshot Charlotte 15-4 with a 7-3 edge in shots on goal.

Drake Callender had one save for Inter Miami. Kristijan Kahlina saved three for Charlotte.

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Charlotte FC midfielder Sergio Ruiz falls after he was fouled by Inter Miami midfielder Bryce Duke (22) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin takes a photo with teammate, including Emerson Rodríguez (25), at the end of an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Inter Miami midfielder Emerson Rodríguez (25) is hugged by a teammate after scoring against Charlotte FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Charlotte FC defender Guzmán Corujo (4) attempts to block a pass by Inter Miami's Alejandro Pozuelo as goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, center, guards the net during an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Charlotte FC defender Harrison Afful (25) blocks a pass by Inter Miami midfielder Indiana Vassilev (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana (9) works with the ball as Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico (13) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor (16) goes after the ball as Charlotte FC defender Christian Fuchs (22) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Charlotte FC midfielder Kamil Jóźwiak (7) and Inter Miami defender Christopher McVey go after the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
Inter Miami midfielder Indiana Vassilev (17) and Charlotte FC defender Harrison Afful (25) go after the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) The Associated Press
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