(Inter Miami vs Colorado football results) – Only played 45 minutes, but Lionel Messi shined brightly to help Inter Miami escape defeat against Colorado in round 8 of MLS 2023/24.
On the morning of April 7, Inter Miami welcomed Colorado at home, in the 8th round of MLS 2024. With Messi, Suarez, Busquets and Alba on the bench, Inter Miami entered the match.
The highlight of the first half came in the 44th minute, when Inter Miami’s Ryan Sailor fouled Kevin Cabral in the penalty area.
After the break, coach Tata Martino decided to put captain Messi on the field and the situation has turned around since then.
In the 58th minute, receiving a cross from the left wing, Messi made a one-touch shot and put the ball into the far corner of Colorado’s goal, the score was equalized 1-1 for Inter Miami.
Just 2 minutes later, the second goal came to Inter Miami.
However, the home team’s defense once again made a mistake, allowing Cole Bassett to comfortably beat Callender in the 88th minute to tie the game 2-2.
Mistakes from Inter Miami’s defense caused Messi to have an incomplete day (Photo: Getty).
The remaining minutes are too few for Messi and his teammates to score more goals.
This result puts Inter Miami at risk of being knocked out of the top 3 of MLS, as they are ranked 2nd with 12 points after 8 matches, equal on points with Columbus and Cincinnati but have played 1 more match.
The final score is 2-2.
Inter Miami’s defense played like a dream, allowing Cole Bassett to comfortably shoot into Callender’s net.
Since Messi entered the field, Inter Miami has completely dominated the away team.
It was Messi again with a spark from midfield, the ball was circulated to David Ruiz, this player calmly made a cross for Afonso to cushion the ball into Colorado’s net.
Receiving a cross from the left wing, Messi made a one-touch shot and put the ball into the far corner of Colorado’s goal, equalizing the score 1-1 for Inter Miami.
Inter Miami is pressing Colorado after Messi’s presence on the field.
Messi was finally brought onto the field at the beginning of the second half.
Rafael Navarro easily beat Inter Miami’s goalkeeper on the penalty spot to open the score for the away team.
Ryan Sailor of Inter Miami fouls Kevin Cabral in the penalty area.
Campana was injured and left the field, replaced by Gomez.
Inter Miami’s Aviles approached the penalty area and shot the ball over the bar.
The two teams entered the game quite cautiously, with no clear opportunities created after the first 10 minutes.
Colorado was the team that served first.
Messi looked worried when Inter Miami conceded (Source: OneFootball).
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