In an electrifying match, Inter Miami overwhelmed Nashville SC with a decisive 4-0 scoreline at Chase Stadium during the MLS quarterfinals. The team, under the guidance of Javier Mascherano, displayed superb connectivity and tactics that led to a resounding victory.
The stars of the match were undoubtedly Tadeo Allende and Lionel Messi, each netting two goals. Allende found the back of the net in quick succession during the second half, scoring in the 72nd and 75th minutes. Messi, known for his extraordinary talent, struck early in the first half at the 9th and again at the 38th minute, both times displaying his lethal ability.
Messi opened the scoring just 9 minutes from the start, receiving a perfect pass from Allende before unleashing a powerful shot from the edge of the box into the left corner. He excelled throughout the match, delivering 28 key passes and searching for goals on three occasions.
Tadeo Allende proved to be equally impressive, contributing significantly with his two goals, completing 11 successful passes, and attempting two shots on target.
In an exquisite display of skill, Messi embarrassed his defender with a brilliant nutmeg in the 19th minute, leaving fans in awe.
The tactical setup for Inter Miami was a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Rocco Ríos Novo in goal, with defensive players Ian Fray, Noah Allen, Maximiliano Falcón, and Jordi Alba. The midfield included Rodrigo De Paul, Sergio Busquets, Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, and Baltasar Rodríguez, while Mateo Silvetti led the attack.
Nashville SC, managed by B. J. Callaghan, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Joseph Willis as the goalkeeper; Andy Nájar, Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher, and Josh Bauer in defense; and Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Matthew Corcoran, and Alex Muyl in midfield. The forward pairing consisted of Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge.
Referee Rosendo Mendoza officiated the encounter.
Substitutions for Inter Miami
59’ 2T – Baltasar Rodríguez off for Telasco Segovia
74’ 2T – Mateo Silvetti off for Yannick Bright
90’ 2T – Tadeo Allende off for Tomás Avilés
Yellow Cards for Inter Miami:
34’ 1T Baltasar Rodríguez (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 1T Rodrigo De Paul (Unsporting behavior), 23’ 2T Mateo Silvetti (Unsporting behavior), and 31’ 2T Lionel Messi (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Nashville SC
45’ 2T – Matthew Corcoran off for Jacob Shaffelburg
45’ 2T – Patrick Yazbek off for Gastón Brugman
45’ 2T – Josh Bauer off for Daniel Lovitz
82’ 2T – Sam Surridge off for Tyler Boyd
Yellow Cards for Nashville SC:
45’ 1T Walker Zimmerman (Unsporting behavior), 21’ 2T Jack Maher (Unsporting behavior), 33’ 2T Teal Bunbury (Unsporting behavior), and 34’ 2T Daniel Lovitz (Unsporting behavior)