Inter Miami vs. Orlando City SC: 1-1
Inter Miami played without Lionel Messi against Orlando City in week 31 of the United States League, with the result of the match "Inter Miami vs. Orlando City SC: 1-1".
Lionel Messi's absence made it difficult for Inter Miami to win in the United States League result against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium.
Inter Miami scored through David Ruiz (52'). Orlando City scored through Duncan McGuire (66').
The draw obtained by Inter Miami when not strengthened by Lionel Messi seemed to show their quality before.
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They seem to return to the initial suit when Messi was not on the pitch. Fortunately, Inter Miami was still able to secure a point.
At least, they can continue to maintain hope to climb in the United States League standings.
The course of the match "Inter Miami vs. Orlando City"
Inter Miami continued their journey in the United States League week 31 without the presence of Lionel Messi.
The opponent facing Inter Miami this week is not an easy enemy. They face Orlando City who act as hosts.
In the first half, Inter Miami immediately took the initiative to attack. They are confident to appear attacking even though Messi is not strengthened.
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However, their attack pattern is not as biting as if there was Messi.
But they did not give up looking for opportunities. Leonardo Campana and Josef Martinez, who are paired up front, are the main focus of the team.
They tried to kick off Orlando City's defense line which was quite tight.
Inter Miami controlled the course of the first half. They hold 54 percent of ball possession which makes it difficult for Orlando City.
Unfortunately, this dominance was not continued with a qualified finishing touch.
As a result, a 0-0 draw graced the first half.
In the second half, Inter Miami immediately made a big change.
They pulled out two players who were felt to be undeveloped in the first half.
Inter Miami is also trying to build an attack more quickly and practically.
The players are also more disciplined in pressing in the opponent's defensive area.
They only reaped the rewards in the 52nd minute.
Inter Miami scored through David Ruiz.
Originally, Inter Miami successfully grabbed the ball in Orlando City's defensive area.
The ball was passed to Leonardo Campana who moved outside the penalty area.
He then passed to Josef Martinez who immediately kicked the ball towards the Orlando City goal.
Martinez's shot was still countered by the opposing goalkeeper.
But the ball did not roll too far away from the goal.
There was David Ruiz who matched the round skin into the Orlando City net.
The score became 0-1 for Inter Miami.
But that advantage did not last long.
Orlando City equalized through Duncan McGuire in the 66th minute.
After that, the match took place at a moderate tempo.
Both teams struggled to create chances to hunt down the decisive goal.
The score of 1-1 had to settle for being taken home by both teams.
The lineup of "Inter Miami vs. Orlando City"
Orlando City (4-2-3-1): Pedro Gallese; Rafael Santos, Robin Jansson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Dagur and Thorhallsson; Cesar Araujo, Wilder Cartagena; Ivan Angulo, Mauricio Pereyra, Facundo Torres; Duncan McGuire.
Coach: Oscar Pareja.
Inter Miami (4-4-2): Drake Callender; Noah Allen, Sergii Kryvstov, Aviles, DeAndre Yedlin; Benjamin Cremaschi, David Ruiz, Dixon Arroyo, Robert Taylor; Josef Martinez, Leonardo Campana.
Coach: Gerardo Martino.