Lionel Messi scored a stunning late free kick to give Inter Miami a dramatic 2-1 victory over Club America in the League Cup on Wednesday night.
The match was evenly balanced throughout, but Inter Miami took the lead in the 55th minute when Gonzalo Higuain scored from the penalty spot. Club America equalized in the 77th minute through Federico Vias, but Messi struck in the 88th minute to give Inter Miami the win.
The victory was a significant one for Inter Miami, as it was their first win over a Liga MX side. It also extended their unbeaten run to four games in all competitions.
Messi was the star of the show for Inter Miami, as he created several chances and scored the winning goal. He also had a goal disallowed in the first half.
Club America had the better of the first half, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances. They came out stronger in the second half and equalized through Vias’s header. However, they were unable to hold on for a draw, as Messi scored the winner in the 88th minute.
The win was a big boost for Inter Miami, as it showed that they can compete with the best teams in North America. They will be hoping to build on this result and challenge for the League Cup title.
Here are some of the key moments from the match:
- Higuain scores from the penalty spot. Inter Miami were awarded a penalty in the 55th minute after Federico Vias brought down Julian Carranza in the box. Higuain stepped up and coolly converted the penalty to give Inter Miami the lead.
- Club America equalizes: Club America equalizes in the 77th minute through Federico Vias. Vias rose highest to head home a cross from Mauro Lainez to level the scores.
- Messi scores a stunning free kick: Messi scored a stunning free kick in the 88th minute to give Inter Miami the win. Messi curled the ball into the top corner from 25 yards out to give Inter Miami the victory.
- Messi has a goal disallowed: Messi had a goal disallowed in the first half. Messi’s shot hit the post and bounced back into play, but the referee ruled that it had not crossed the line.
Here are some of the key players from the match:
- Lionel Messi: Messi was the star of the show for Inter Miami. He created several chances and scored the winning goal. He also had a goal disallowed in the first half.
- Gonzalo Higuain: Higuain scored Inter Miami’s first goal from the penalty spot. He also had a number of other chances and was a constant threat to Club America’s defense.
- Federico Vias: Vias scored Club America’s equalizing goal. He was a nuisance to Inter Miami’s defense all night and had a number of chances to score.
- Mauro Lainez: Lainez provided the assist for Vias’s goal. He was also a threat down the right flank and caused Inter Miami’s defense a lot of problems.
Here are some additional details about the match:
- The match was played at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- The attendance was 18,000.
- The match was broadcast live on ESPN2 in the United States.
Here are some of Messi’s key contributions to the match:
- He created several chances for his teammates, including the one that led to Higuan’s goal.
- He scored the winning goal from a free-kick in the 88th minute.
- He had a goal disallowed in the first half.
Overall, it was a superb individual performance from Messi, and his goal was the difference in the match.
Inter Miami will be hoping that Messi can continue his good form in the coming weeks as they look to challenge for the League Cup title.
