Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, secured a victory against San Diego FC in their 26th match of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Regular Season, marking their return after winning the Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul.
The match began with San Diego taking the lead in the 12th minute, when Anders Dreyer found himself in a clear position against goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair and scored to make it 1-0. However, at the 20-minute mark, Messi sought to equalize by attempting a play behind the defense, although goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos managed to stop his first attempt.
The equalizer came shortly after, when Messi executed a free kick from the right, sending a ball that found its way into the net to establish a 1-1 score. Just before the end of the first half, Messi was close to scoring again, but Dos Santos was able to block his shot.
In the second half, Dos Santos again stood out by blocking a shot from Messi, but the Argentine continued to look for ways to impact the game. In the 74th minute, Luis Suárez achieved a 2-1 lead after receiving a precise through ball from Rodrigo De Paul.
With this victory, Inter Miami sits in second place in the Eastern Conference, although they still face a significant challenge being nine points behind leaders Nashville. This match also marked the second for Cristian Kily González as the team’s coach, having replaced Guillermo Hoyos. To date, Messi has played 39 matches this season, accumulating 33 goals and 18 assists.
San Diego FC, under the direction of Mikey Varas, is positioned in ninth place in the Western Conference and is fighting for a playoff spot. With a total of 30 points, they hope to improve their performance in the upcoming matches. Lionel Messi, Argentina’s all-time leading scorer, has been called up for an upcoming friendly against Benin, scheduled for October 6.
Source: www.infobae.com
