Inter Miami forward Ariel Lassiter (11) and Toronto FC midfielder Richie Laryea (19) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Ariel Lassiter scored a crucial goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Toronto on Saturday.
Lassiter's goal came in the 44th minute to put Miami (10-10-6) on top 2-1. Damion Onandi Lowe assisted the goal.
Miami also got one goal from Jean Mota.
Toronto's (8-13-6) goal was scored by Lorenzo Insigne.
Toronto outshot Miami 16-8. Both teams had four shots on goal.
Drake Callender saved three of the four shots he faced for Miami. Alex Bono saved two of the four shots he faced for Toronto.
These teams take to the pitch again Saturday, with Miami visiting the New York Red Bulls while Toronto visits Charlotte FC.
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Inter Miami forward Gonzalo HiguaÃn (10) looks for a teammate past Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley (4) during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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Inter Miami midfielder Jean Mota (7) celebrates with defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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Inter Miami midfielders Jean Mota (7) celebrates with Robert Taylor (16) after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) passes the ball as Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono (25) watches during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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Inter Miami forward Gonzalo HiguaÃn (10) and Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga (23) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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Inter Miami forward Gonzalo HiguaÃn (10) and Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga (23) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham attends an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and Toronto FC at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
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