MIAMI \u2014 Inter Miami CF lost its first match at Nu Stadium 4-3 against in-state rival Orlando City SC after blowing a 3-1 halftime lead Saturday.<\/p>\n
The match started with immediate pressure from Miami, leading to a goal in the fourth minute from Ian Fray. It was a header into the top right corner after a precise pass from Telasco Segovia.<\/p>\n
After the opening goal, Miami kept up the pressure, leading to a big chance missed by Germ\u00e1n Berterame, who scuffed his shot wide of the far post.<\/p>\n
At the 15-minute mark, the game cooled down, with Miami maintaining control as it looked for a second goal.<\/p>\n
After a bad pass by Orlando, Lionel Messi got the ball near the halfway line and was fouled by Robin Jansson near the edge of the box. Jansson received a yellow card for the challenge, giving Miami a dangerous free kick. Messi\u2019s shot was saved by Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Cr\u00e9peau.<\/p>\n
The follow-up shot by Rodrigo De Paul was also saved by Cr\u00e9peau, leading to a corner in Miami\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n
Inter Miami scored its second goal in the 25th minute after Messi found Segovia for an easy tap-in into an empty net. That gave Segovia a goal to go with his assist and gave Messi his first assist of the match.<\/p>\n
It was total domination by Miami in the inaugural Florida derby at Chase Stadium, limiting Orlando to a single shot and 32% possession through 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
Who else but Messi to give Miami a third first-half goal, as he took on Orlando defenders before firing a shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner. Luis Su\u00e1rez was credited with the assist.<\/p>\n
The second yellow card of the match went to Orlando City\u2019s Adri\u00e1n Mar\u00edn after he fouled Su\u00e1rez.<\/p>\n
Minutes later, Orlando City got on the scoresheet in the 39th minute after a strike from outside the box by Mart\u00edn Ojeda, marking just the team\u2019s second shot of the match.<\/p>\n
Orlando\u2019s 18-year-old forward Justin Ellis recorded his second MLS assist of the season after holding up play for Ojeda.<\/p>\n
After the first 45 minutes, a minimum of six minutes was added before the halftime whistle.<\/p>\n
Right before halftime, Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair received a yellow card for time-wasting.<\/p>\n
The half ended with Miami ahead 3-1, with Messi and Segovia each recording a goal and an assist.<\/p>\n
The second half started with Inter Miami playing more conservatively, holding on to its 3-1 lead.<\/p>\n
The first yellow card of the second half went to Miami\u2019s Yannick Bright for a foul on Eduard Atuesta.<\/p>\n
After 60 minutes, the pace of the match slowed, with Miami controlling possession. De Paul also received a yellow card for dissent.<\/p>\n
Miami\u2019s first substitution of the half came in the 65th minute, as Fray came off for Facundo Mura.<\/p>\n
After a quiet start to the second half, Orlando shocked Nu Stadium with a second goal by Ojeda, making it 3-2 in the 68th minute.<\/p>\n
After Orlando\u2019s second goal, Suarez was replaced by Tadeo Allende.<\/p>\n
Five minutes later, Orlando nearly scored the equalizer after an Inter Miami giveaway, but St. Clair made a crucial save.<\/p>\n
The momentum completely shifted in favor of Orlando after its equalizer, as Inter Miami found itself defending its lead with 15 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n
After an Orlando corner, the referee pointed to the penalty spot following a foul in the box by defender Maximiliano Falc\u00f3n.<\/p>\n
Messi received a yellow card for dissent.<\/p>\n
Ojeda converted from the penalty spot, completing his hat trick and tying the match.<\/p>\n
Inter Miami went into full attack mode after Orlando equalized, trying to avoid a fourth straight home draw.<\/p>\n
The match entered the 90th minute tied 3-3, with a minimum of eight minutes added.<\/p>\n
Inter Miami continued to look for a winner through Messi, but Orlando sat back whenever Miami had possession.<\/p>\n
In the 93rd minute, Orlando City shocked Chase Stadium with a go-ahead goal by Tyrese Spicer, giving it a 4-3 lead and completing the comeback after trailing 3-1 at halftime.<\/p>\n
Moments later, Messi was fouled near the edge of Orlando\u2019s six-yard box, giving Miami a dangerous free kick with a chance to equalize.<\/p>\n
Messi\u2019s free kick grazed the top of the net.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00e9peau received a yellow card for delaying the restart.<\/p>\n
The referee blew the final whistle as Miami lost its first match at Nu Stadium, ending its 11-game unbeaten streak.<\/p>\n
Inter Miami now goes four games without a win at Nu Stadium. <\/p>\n
Miami generated three expected goals, while Orlando totaled 1.91. Miami also dominated possession with 64% but struggled against the counterattack, where Orlando scored the majority of its goals.<\/p>\n
The Herons look to get back on the winning side as they go on the road to face off against Toronto FC on May 9 at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
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