MATCH RECAP: Lionel Messi Scores Late Free Kick Winner in Inter Miami CF Debut
Lineup Notes
Drake Callender started in goal; Ian Fray, Sergii Kryvtsov, Kamal Miller and DeAndre Yedlin formed the back four; Benjamin Cremaschi, David Ruiz and Dixon Arroyo started in midfield; Robert Taylor and Robbie Robinson started on the wings alongside striker Leonardo Campana.
Two of the Club’s latest additions, World Cup winners Messi and Sergio Busquets, began the match on the bench, but would later enter the match to make their Inter Miami debuts.
Post-Match Reaction
“It was like a movie that will play on repeat forever. It’s almost like it was written…[Messi] is always there to write these stories, ” said Head Coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino.
Next Match
Inter Miami will return to action on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET when the team hosts Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium for the team’s final Group Stage match of Leagues Cup.
Stats
Possession:
CAZ - 47.5%
MIA - 52.5%
Shots:
CAZ - 18
MIA - 12
Saves:
CAZ - 4
MIA - 7
Corners:
CAZ - 8
MIA - 4
Fouls:
CAZ - 12
MIA - 14