In a extremely anticipated showdown on the sold-out Dignity Well being Park in Carson, California, Lionel Messi displayed his magic with a late aim, salvaging a 1-1 draw for Inter Miami CF towards the LA Galaxy on Sunday evening.
Regardless of the Galaxy’s efforts to include him for a lot of the match, Messi emerged because the hero in second-half stoppage time, cancelling out Dejan Joveljic’s earlier aim and guaranteeing his group averted defeat.
Inter Miami began the sport with their quartet of former Barcelona gamers, together with Messi, however it was one other former La Masia academy product, Ricard Puig, who shone within the first half. Puig’s dynamic efficiency stored the Miami protection on its toes, though he was unable to transform a penalty within the thirteenth minute.
The primary half ended goalless, with Messi comparatively quiet, however Inter Miami improved within the second half, controlling the sport extra successfully. Joseph Paintsil and Diego Gómez created scoring alternatives, however LA Galaxy goalkeeper Drake Callender made essential saves to maintain his group in competition.
Broke the impasse within the seventy fifth minute
The Galaxy ultimately broke the impasse within the seventy fifth minute by Dejan Joveljic, however their pleasure was short-lived as Mark Delgado was despatched off minutes later. Seizing the chance, Messi orchestrated a superb attacking sequence with Jordi Alba earlier than slotting dwelling a left-footed shot to equalize.
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Regardless of the late drama, Galaxy coach Greg Vanney expressed frustration over Delgado’s second yellow card, criticizing the choice as “comfortable.” Nonetheless, the match supplied an thrilling spectacle for the packed stadium, with followers eagerly witnessing Messi’s first encounter with the Galaxy.
The draw units the stage for the Galaxy’s upcoming match towards the San Jose Earthquakes, whereas Inter Miami prepares to host intrastate rival Orlando Metropolis of their subsequent fixture
