Inter Miami did everything they could and carved out a crazy, dramatic 3-2 win over New York City FC (NYCFC) on Saturday. This victory is their first in Major League Soccer (MLS) since March 7. The match that happened at Yankee Stadium featured an incredible level of skill. Both squads struggled tooth and nail for supremacy.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi made history as he recorded his 901st career goal during the game. His presence on the field was felt throughout the game, as he nearly added to his tally with several close chances. Despite not scoring multiple goals, Messi’s contribution remained pivotal to Inter Miami’s success.
Gonzalo Lujan, making waves in his first season, recorded his first career MLS goal in the fourth minute, giving Inter Miami an early lead. NYCFC responded quickly, displaying resilience and skill. Then in the 17th minute, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau curled in a phenomenal free kick. His brilliant strike brought the game level! Agustin Ojeda brought NYCFC level in the 59th minute with a direct and creative goal served up by Maximiliano Moralez.
Inter Miami refused to back down. Follow on Instagram Micael dos Santos Silva was the undisputed hero of the match! Minjaee came up big again, scoring the decisive goal in the 74th minute. Noah Allen had a gorgeous assist that allowed dos Santos Silva to put his team ahead for good. This was a major victory for Inter Miami. They were hoping to recover from their recent campaign ending CONCACAF Champions Cup loss.
The loss represented a crushing blow for NYCFC. It was their first defeat of the season and snapped their sensational three-match undefeated streak. They came out the gate hot and played them tough. This time, they were unable to sustain the pressure on a motivated Inter Miami side.
Late in the match, German Berterame appeared to make it a three-goal cushion for Miami with a score. That goal was disallowed for offside, a testament to just how tight of a game it was. In winning this match, Inter Miami took some important points. They proved that they know how to be successful against top competition, even coming off of recent disappointing performances.
