New York Red Bulls 1-5 Inter Miami: Goals and Highlights
Inter Miami put on a show, defeating the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in an MLS match. Here are the key moments, goals, and highlights.
New York Red Bulls 1-5 Inter Miami: Preview
The game started with a shock as the New York Red Bulls took the lead in the 14th minute. Alexander Hack headed in a corner from Emil Forsberg. Inter Miami were stunned and struggled to find their footing. The Red Bull crowd was loud and sensing an upset, but Miami’s star power had other plans.
Inter Miami Responds Quickly
Inter Miami didn’t stay behind for long. In the 24th minute, Lionel Messi played a perfect pass to Jordi Alba. The former Barcelona star slotted it in from a tight angle to make it 1-1. Three minutes later, in the 27th minute, Messi combined with Alba again, and this time set up Telasco Segovia, who scored a clinical finish to make it 2-1. The momentum had shifted, and Inter Miami was in control.
Segovia’s Second
As the first half was coming to a close, Inter Miami scored again. In the 45+3rd minute, Federico Redondo kept the ball under pressure and laid it off to Segovia, who scored his second of the night to make it 3-1. The Red Bulls’ defense couldn’t handle Miami’s attack, and the visitors went into halftime up 3-1.
Messi in the Second Half
The second half was all Lionel Messi. In the 60th minute, Sergio Busquets played a lovely through ball, and Messi beat the Red Bulls’ defense to score with a calm left-footed finish to make it 4-1. Fifteen minutes later, in the 75th minute, Messi scored again. Benjamin Cremaschi found Luis Suarez, who crossed for Messi to put the ball away to make it 5-1. Messi’s two goals and assist were a clinic; he’s still the best in the world.
New York Red Bulls 1-5 Inter Miami: Performances
Inter Miami’s comeback was a testament to their tactical discipline and star power. After a 3-0 loss to Cincinnati, coach Javier Mascherano’s team showed character. The former Barcelona quartet of Messi, Suarez, Alba, and Busquets was unstoppable; they combined beautifully to break down the Red Bulls’ defense. Segovia’s two goals and Miami’s high press kept the Red Bulls on their heels all game.
New York Red Bulls 1-5 Inter Miami: MLS Standings
Inter Miami moved up to 6th in the MLS standings with 41 points, and the New York Red Bulls dropped to 14th. This win shows Miami’s playoff potential and its ability to win on the road.
