Inter Miami’s unfortunate loss, although coach Tata Martino’s students tried very hard.
Enter the excitement with the appearance of Leo Messi on the bench, after the Argentine striker’s long absence due to injury. Inter Miami players continuously pressured the visiting team of Cincinnati to find an early goal.
But unfortunately, in just the first 25 minutes of the match, the pink shirt team had 3 situations with the ball hitting Cincinnati’s post and bar, much to the regret of the audience on the field. The first half was Inter Miami’s half when they completely dominated, the top team did not have too many situations to pull the ball above the midfield line.
Right at the beginning of the second half, Leo Messi entered the field and shouldered the responsibility of resolving the deadlock of this match. Inter Miami’s offense was smoother, more scientific and brighter, but Cincinnati’s defense was so solid that it frustrated F. Farrias, J. Martinez or Stefanelli.
Suddenly, starting from an unsuccessful corner kick by the home team, Cincinnati launched a quick counterattack and with 2 consecutive shots, goalkeeper Callender had to go into the net to pick up the ball, the away team took the lead in the match. the shock of the audience present on the field.
The remaining minutes witnessed incredible pressure from Inter Miami, especially Messi with great dribbles, causing the away team’s players to continuously commit fouls.
But on an unlucky day, no more goals were scored, and the 0-1 result remained until the referee blew the final whistle.
Inter Miami lost points right at Lockhart’s home field, Messi’s team almost had no chance to participate in the play-off series of the American Professional League, MLS this year.