In a thrilling encounter, Inter Miami showcased their dominance with a resounding 5-1 victory over New York City FC in the MLS Final this Saturday. The host’s goals came from Tadeo Allende, who achieved a stunning hat-trick (14’, 23’, and 44’ of the second half), Mateo Silvetti (22’ of the second half), and Telasco Segovia (38’ of the second half). The lone goal for the visitors was netted by Justin Haak (36’ of the first half).
Tadeo Allende was the standout performer of the match, scoring three goals, taking four shots on target, and completing seven successful passes.
Another key player was Telasco Segovia, the Inter Miami midfielder who contributed with a goal and eight accurate passes.
Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, fielded a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Rocco Ríos Novo in goal; Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcón, Noah Allen, and Jordi Alba as defenders; with Baltasar Rodríguez, Sergio Busquets, and Rodrigo De Paul dictating the midfield; and a forward line of Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, and Mateo Silvetti.
On the opposing side, New York City FC’s coach Pascal Jansen opted for a 5-3-2 setup with Matthew Freese guarding the net; Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Raul Gustavo, and Kevin O’Toole comprising the defense; while Agustín Ojeda, Aiden O’Neill, and Jonathan Shore managed the midfield; and Nicolás Fernández Mercau and Maximiliano Moralez led the attack.
Jon Freemon officiated the match at Chase Stadium.
This stunning victory propels Inter Miami to the pinnacle of the MLS, as they take home the championship crown.
Substitutions for Inter Miami
56’ 2T – Marcelo Weigandt exited for Ian Fray and Noah Allen was replaced by Yannick Bright.
71’ 2T – Baltasar Rodríguez made way for Telasco Segovia.
82’ 2T – Mateo Silvetti was substituted by Luis Suárez.
Yellow Cards for Inter Miami:
21’ 1T – Marcelo Weigandt (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 33’ 1T – Noah Allen (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 24’ 2T – Baltasar Rodríguez (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement) and 42’ 2T – Yannick Bright (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
Substitutions for New York City FC
45’ 2T – Jonathan Shore was replaced by Hannes Wolf.
59’ 2T – Agustín Ojeda came off for Julián Fernández.
89’ 2T – Maximiliano Moralez was substituted by Seymour Reid.
Yellow Cards for New York City FC:
20’ 1T – Maximiliano Moralez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 30’ 1T – Nicolás Fernández Mercau (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 20’ 2T – Kevin O’Toole (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 27’ 2T – Justin Haak (Unsportsmanlike conduct).