Nashville defeated Inter Miami 2-1, and everything will be decided in the third match next week. Lionel Messi scored the consolation goal. It wasn’t a good game for the Argentine, who was largely invisible throughout.
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The game is currently stopped due to an injury suffered by the Nashville striker, and a fan also ran onto the pitch to greet Lionel Messi. The home team has gradually slowed the game down; they no longer seem interested in attacking.
Ten minutes remain. The home team has understood that the best way to keep their opponent away from their goal is by maintaining possession. Nashville has also been very clever, completely shutting down their opponent with fouls and personal provocations.
Nashville has come very close to scoring a third goal, much more so than Inter Miami has to pulling one back. The home side has been more intense than in the first game, and it’s paid off. As for Mascherano, his team is struggling to find answers.
Nashville protested a penalty, but VAR decided against awarding it. Inter Miami is having a lot of defensive problems, as they have throughout this season. Lionel Messi didn’t come on for the second half; he’s nowhere to be seen!
Nashville was saved! Great play down the wing by Jordi Alba, Luis Suárez finished, and the home goalkeeper made a monumental save. The visitors need to be more daring. Nashville can’t let up on the intensity and pace of the game.
We’ve reached the hour mark. It’s vital that Nashville freshens up their bench, considering both of their midfielders are on yellow cards. Inter Miami has made two substitutions, but so far they haven’t had any effect.
Inter Miami has been caught offside several times. The visitors have done everything possible to pull a goal back and get back into the game, but their constant mistakes have prevented them from doing so. Individual brilliance is absolutely essential.
Inter Miami must be very careful not to give their opponent any space. Nashville already had another scoring opportunity; the home side came very close to a third goal. The visitors need to be more organized and intelligent; their opponent’s aggression is hurting them.
FRIENDS, WE’RE BACK. WELCOME TO THE SECOND HALF OF THIS EXCITING DUEL. IT’S COLD IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. SEVERAL PLAYERS ARE WEARING LONG SLEEVES AND GLOVES. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WERE MADE BY EITHER TEAM.
Great first half! Despite the rain and interruptions, it’s been a very exciting game. Nashville is currently leading Inter Miami 2-0, and we have three games left. Lionel Messi hasn’t played well and hasn’t been important in the game’s development.
The referee has had a lot of work today. The American referee has been very astute in controlling the action; there have been many clashes and personal confrontations, similar to the previous match. Inter Miami has only had one scoring opportunity.
Messi is struggling to connect with his teammates. The Argentine looks very uncomfortable with his team’s performance. Nashville has been very focused on shutting down Inter Miami’s passing lanes. Mascherano has his work cut out for him if he wants to equalize.
The game has hit a lull. Nashville is very comfortable with the result, and Inter Miami has lost its way, unable to attack their opponent. The pitch is getting heavier and heavier from the rain, and the play isn’t good; it’s not an exciting match.
Nashville was saved again!!!!!!!!! Luis Suárez hit the post. Inter Miami are getting closer to an equalizer. Lionel Messi has been largely invisible in the first 20 minutes of the match. Mascherano’s team is struggling defensively, not offensively.
Nashville has capitalized on Inter Miami’s defensive errors. The home side is playing a direct style and looking for openings. Messi already had the first chance to score, but his teammate Luis Suárez was offside.
The game is quite fast-paced, faster than usual, because it’s raining heavily in Tennessee. This could benefit the home team, as they’re the ones who need the win today. Inter Miami is waiting to attack at the right moment.
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Inter Miami and Nashville SC met in Game 1 on Friday night, with Miami recording a 3-1 home win. Miami had 53% possession and were 6-3 winners in term of shots on target. Lionel Messi (2) and Tadeo Allende found the net for Miami, with Hany Mukhtar bagging the goals for Nashville. Miami have six straight wins against Nashville. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.