Inter Miami vs. NYCFC: 1-2
Inter Miami must admit the superiority of New York City FC in a friendly match, on Saturday (11/11/2023). With the result of the game, "Inter Miami vs. NYCFC: 1-2".
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Inter Miami lost the match at DRV PNK Stadium.
The course of the match "Inter Miami vs. NYCFC"
The Herons, nicknamed Inter Miami, were dominant in possession in the first half. Inter Miami is almost 80 percent ahead.
However, New York City FC is ahead in the number of scoring opportunities. New York City managed to seize the opportunity into a goal.
Through a counterattack, New York City FC was successfully scored by Talles Magno. Telles Magno's 44th-minute goal took advantage of a pass from his partner, Kevin O'Toole.
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The 0-1 score closed New York City FC's lead over Inter Miami at half-time.
At the beginning of the second half, New York City FC increased the intensity of the attack.
Two minutes after halftime, New York City FC added to the lead. Precisely in the 47th minute through a goal scored by Julian Fernandez.
The orchestra of the birth of the goal scored by Julian Fernandez this time again came from Kevin K'Toole's pass.
Gasped, Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino made several substitutions.
At least five players were substituted, three each in the 62nd minute, and two in the 75th minute.
Substitute Robbie Robinson managed to score a goal to minimize Inter Miami's lag.
Robbie Robinson's goal was scored in the 81st minute using a pass from Sergio Busquets.
There were no additional goals so it closed the match with a score of 1-2.
This was Lionel Messi's defeat in his special match against fellow Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs.
This match was indeed dedicated by David Bekcham's team to Lionel Messi.
The megastar has just won the Ballon d'Or award which is the 8th award for Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi won 462 points in the Ballon d'Or voting.
That number is ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe who are only able to win 357 and 270 points respectively.
Inter Miami the team that is now defended by Lionel Messi, decided to give appreciation to Messi for the achievements in his career.
Through its official website, Inter Miami stated that the club will hold a Noche d'Or or Golden Night. This is a form of club appreciation for Messi.
Messi's Ballon d'Or award was also shown to fans who came to DRV PNK Stadium.
Inter Miami will not only show Messi's awards.
Messi was also given a moment to give a speech related to the award he received.
The Ballon d'Or award returns to Messi's grace after Karim Benzema won it in 2022.
It also closes Messi's sweet journey from 2022 to 2023.
Messi's long wait to lift the World Cup trophy paid off at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
This is also one of the main reasons Messi won the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
Messi himself hasn't had a year to join Inter Miami.
He joined in July when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired.
However, it didn't take long for Messi to make an impact.
Through his 14 appearances, Messi contributed 14 goals and 8 assists, Messi also presented the first trophy in Inter Miami history, the 2023 Leagues Cup.
Messi also brought two of his former FC Barcelona teammates, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
Line-up “Inter Miami vs New York City FC”
Inter Miami (4-3-1-2)
1. Drake Callender; 2. DeAndre Yedlin, 15. Ryan Sailor, 31. Kamal Miller, 18. Jordi Alba; 8. Diego Gomez, 5. Sergio Busquets, 41. David Ruiz; 11. Facundo Farias; 10. Lionel Messi, 9. Leonardo Campana
Inter Miami Coach: Gerardo Martino
New York City FC (4-3-3)
49. Matthew Freese; 35. Mitja Ilenic, 13. Thiago Martins, 5. Birk Risa, 22. Kevin O'Toole; 10. Santiago Rodriguez, 15. Andres Perea, 55. Keaton Parks; 11. Julian Fernandez, 9. Monsef Bakrar, 43. Tales Magno
New York City FC Coach: Nicholas Cushing