Inter Miami’s coach, Gerard Martino, had been waiting until the last moment for Lionel Messi. The team and coach wanted Messi to play, even if it was only for a short period. However, there was also a concern about not taking any risks with Messi’s fitness.
As a result, Messi was left out of the squad for the match. Despite not being on the field or the bench, Messi watched the game from the gallery. Inter Miami played the match without Messi. Even though they managed to score a goal in 77 minutes, the match ended in a draw.
Inter Miami had a challenging season, with 9 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses, earning them 33 points, placing them 13th on the table. Due to the unfavorable weather conditions in Florida, the match did not start at the scheduled time. The match eventually kicked off late, and Inter Miami’s performance was solid throughout.
New York City FC tried to exert pressure and created a few free-kick opportunities, but they couldn’t convert them into goals. After the break, Inter Miami regained momentum and created several attacking opportunities. However, New York City FC managed to equalize in the 77th minute with a goal from Santiago Rodriguez.
The draw meant that Inter Miami remained in the 13th position on the points table. Despite the late equalizer, the team had shown determination and had a competitive game.
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