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⚽ Match Recap: Inter Miami 2–1 Porto

 




Early Setback for Miami



Porto drew first blood in just the 8α΅—Κ° minute from the penalty spot. Samu Aghehowa converted after VAR deemed contact between Noah Allen and JoΓ£o MΓ‘rio inside the box  .



Miami Strikes Back



Immediately after halftime, Telasco Segovia restored parity in the 47α΅—Κ° minute with a clinical finish—capitalizing on precise buildup play  .



Messi Magic



Just seven minutes later, Lionel Messi curled a trademark free-kick into the side-netting at the top of the box, putting Miami ahead 2–1 at the 54α΅—Κ° minute mark  . This goal marked Messi’s first of the Club World Cup, and his 50α΅—Κ° for Inter Miami  .



Holding On



Miami weathered late-game pressure. Porto introduced fresh legs—Stephen EustΓ‘quio, William Gomes, GonΓ§alo Borges—in an attempt to turn the tide, but Miami’s backline and goalkeeper Γ“scar Ustari stood firm  .





🧠 Tactical Brief & Lineups




Starting XI



Inter Miami (4‑4‑2):

Ustari; Weigandt, Fray, FalcΓ³n, Allen; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; SuΓ‘rez, Messi  .


Porto (3‑4‑3):

ClΓ‘udio Ramos; Fernandes, ZΓ© Pedro, Marcano; JoΓ£o MΓ‘rio, Alan Varela, FΓ‘bio Vieira, Francisco Moura; Rodrigo Mora, Samu Aghehowa, Gabriel Veiga  .



Key Changes & Adjustments



  • Miami’s Segovia, Weigandt, and Weigandt were substituted later in the match, adjusting to injuries and game rhythm  .
  • Porto shifted to a two-striker system by bringing on EustΓ‘quio and Borges, seeking intensity and control  .






🎯 Star Performances



  • Lionel Messi delivered the decisive free-kick and once again proved why he’s the heartbeat of Miami—racking up milestones on and off the pitch .
  • Γ“scar Ustari, Miami’s goalkeeper, kept Porto at bay with crucial saves throughout the match  .






🏟️ Atmosphere & Attendance



Despite Messi’s draw, the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta appeared sparsely filled—particularly the upper tiers. Organizers relocated spectators to enhance the atmosphere, but fans from both teams still contributed to a lively ambiance  .





πŸ₯‡ What It Means for Miami



This victory puts Inter Miami in prime position in Group A of the Club World Cup, boosting morale and momentum ahead of looming fixtures  


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