In Week 21 of the tournament, Inter Miami displayed remarkable determination and spirit as they celebrated a significant 5-1 triumph against the New York Red Bulls.
The first goal for New York was scored by Alexander Hack in the 14th minute of the match. However, Inter Miami responded quickly, with goals from Jordi Alba (23’), Telasco Segovia (26’ and 47’), and Lionel Messi (14’ and 29’ of the second half).
One of the highlights came just before halftime when Telasco Segovia lifted the spirits of the home crowd, executing a perfect finish after receiving a cross from Federico Redondo, leaving goalkeeper Carlos Coronel with no chance.
Lionel Messi was undoubtedly the standout player, netting two goals, taking five shots on target, and completing an impressive 43 passes.
Telasco Segovia also shone on the pitch, contributing two goals, 35 successful passes, and three shots on goal.
New York Red Bulls’ coach, Sandro Schwarz, fielded a 4-4-2 formation with Carlos Coronel in goal; Noah Eile, Sean Nealis, Alexander Hack, and Raheem Edwards in defense; Mohammed Sofo, Daniel Edelman, Ronald Donkor, and Emil Forsberg in midfield; and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Julian Hall leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Javier Mascherano set up Inter Miami in a similar 4-4-2 formation with Rocco Ríos Novo as the goalkeeper; Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcón, Gonzalo Luján, and Jordi Alba in defense; Tadeo Allende, Federico Redondo, Sergio Busquets, and Telasco Segovia in midfield; as well as Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez up front.
The officiating duties were handled by referee Víctor Rivas.
For their next fixtures, New York Red Bulls will face Chicago Fire as visitors, while Inter Miami will host Atlanta United.
Substitutions for New York Red Bulls
55’ 2T – Ronald Donkor out for Wikelman Carmona and Julian Hall out for Dennis Gjengaar.
74’ 2T – Daniel Edelman out for Peter Stroud and Mohammed Sofo out for Wiktor Bogacz.
92’ 2T – Raheem Edwards out for Dylan Nealis.
Yellow cards for New York Red Bulls:
34’ 1T – Ronald Donkor; 8’ 2T – Raheem Edwards (for holding an opponent to prevent advancement).
Substitutions for Inter Miami
64’ 2T – Tadeo Allende out for Benjamin Cremaschi.
73’ 2T – Gonzalo Luján out for Tomás Avilés and Telasco Segovia out for Yannick Bright.
85’ 2T – Sergio Busquets out for Fabrice Picault and Jordi Alba out for Santiago Morales.
Yellow cards for Inter Miami:
10’ 1T – Telasco Segovia (for holding an opponent to prevent advancement); 29’ 1T – Maximiliano Falcón (for holding an opponent to prevent advancement); 50’ 1T – Marcelo Weigandt (for holding an opponent to prevent advancement).