Inter Miami drew 1-1 with New England Revolution in a match played on Saturday. The result keeps the Flórida team winless in their new stadium, Nu Stadium. Este is the third consecutive game without a home win for the Lionel Messi team.
The clash, valid for Conferência Leste of Major League Soccer (MLS), saw Inter Miami struggle to overcome the opposing defense. The equality frustrated expectations of a home victory and prevents the club from consolidating itself further at the top of the table. The string of negative results on Nu Stadium adds a layer of challenge to the team’s campaign.
Gols of Gil and Berterame score a draw in the second half
The first goal of the match came in the 56th minute of the second half, with New England Revolution opening the scoring. Former MLS MVP Carles Gil scored with a smart finish from close range. The play started with a long throw from Will Sands into the box, dominated by Dor Turgeman. Turgeman managed to beat Miami’s defender, Maxi Falcón, before serving Gil, who covered up the goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.
Antes In addition, Inter Miami had found the net, but Tadeo Allende’s goal, with a right shot, was disallowed due to offside. The home team’s response came in the 76th minute, when Mexican striker Germán Berterame showed his good form. Ele took advantage of a rebound after goalkeeper Matt Turner saved a shot from Luis Suárez, sending the ball into the back of the net and leveling the score at 1-1. Suárez had spun around a defender before attempting a shot from close to goal.
Messi plays discreetly and Turner makes crucial saves
Lionel Messi, who was playing his third game of the week, failed to record a goal or an assist for the second game in a row. The 38-year-old striker had two attempts denied by Matt Turner, goalkeeper for the North American team. The shots, both from the edge of the area in the first half, were well saved.
Turner was the highlight of New England Revolution, making a total of nine saves throughout the match. Ele was instrumental in preventing Inter Miami from claiming victory, repeatedly thwarting the host team’s offensive attacks. Sua exemplary performance secured the point for the visitors, keeping the score equal.
Messi’s best chance of the game, however, did not require goalkeeper intervention. Aos 38 minutes, the Argentine ran to catch a ball that had been thrown into the area. Ele appeared to stumble slightly as he attempted to push the ball into his left leg, resulting in a weak shot going wide. The number 10 gestured to the sky, smiling in disbelief after the play.
Inter Miami extends winless streak on Nu Stadium
The draw with New England Revolution marks the third game in a row that Inter Miami has failed to win at their new stadium, Nu Stadium. The team had already drawn 2-2 with Austin FC and New York Red Bulls previously. Essa negative streak contrasts with the team’s away performance, which has won its last two away games.
The away wins were against Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake, both under interim coach Guillermo Hoyos. Hoyos took over the team on April 14, replacing Javier Mascherano. The team occupies second place in the MLS Conferência Leste, with 19 points (5 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses). New England Revolution also has 19 points (5 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), but with one more game.
Histórico vs New England and upcoming team clashes
Até Saturday’s match, the Flórida team had a very favorable record against New England Revolution. The team had outscored New England 16-5 in goals in their four meetings since June 2023, winning them all convincingly. Revolution’s last victory in the series was on June 10, 2023, just days after Lionel Messi announced his arrival in MLS and Inter Miami. The Argentine star, however, only started playing a few weeks after that announcement.
Inter Miami still has five games left before the seven-week MLS shutdown for FIFA’s Copa Copa. The team’s next challenges include clashes against opponents who do not have a good record in the current season. The team seeks to reverse the situation at Nu Stadium and consolidate its position in the table before the break.
- Orlando City
- Toronto FC
- FC Cincinnati
- Portland Timbers
- Philadelphia Union
Apenas o Toronto FC has a 50% success rate so far (3 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses). The other four clubs were no better than 12th in their respective conferences before Saturday’s games.