Inter Miami CF secured their place within the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Nashville SC within the second leg of their Spherical of 16 matchup.
Striker Luis Suárez, captain Lionel Messi, and winger Robert Taylor have been the heroes for Inter Miami, every contributing a purpose within the emphatic win at Chase Stadium.
The match started with Inter Miami on the entrance foot, as Suárez opened the scoring within the eighth minute with an outstanding end assisted by Messi. Messi then prolonged the lead with a left-footed strike within the twenty third minute, following a skilful build-up play involving Diego Gómez. Inter Miami went into halftime with a snug 2-0 lead.
Suárez supplied an help for Taylor
Within the second half, Inter Miami continued to dominate, with goalkeeper Drake Callender making an important save to disclaim Nashville a purpose. The hosts then added a 3rd purpose within the 63rd minute, as Suárez supplied an help for Taylor to attain with a header. Regardless of Nashville pulling one again in stoppage time, Inter Miami held on to safe the win and advance to the quarter-finals.
Head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino praised his crew’s defensive group and early goal-scoring, highlighting their tactical brilliance. Inter Miami will now flip their consideration to the MLS common season, dealing with D.C. United of their subsequent match at Audi Subject.