Inter Miami Secures Impressive 1-2 Victory Against Vancouver Whitecaps Without Messi, Suárez, and Busquets

Inter Miami achieved a valuable 1-2 victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a match played without its main stars, the Argentine Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and the Uruguayan Luis Suárez. Gerardo Tata Martino’s team relied on the outstanding performances of Ecuadorian Leonardo Campana and Finnish Robbie Taylor to maintain its leadership position in the MLS Eastern Conference.

The scoring opened in the 38th minute when Robbie Taylor scored an impressive goal, putting Inter Miami ahead. Despite the absence of its most recognized figures, the team managed to maintain a high level of play, something that was reflected in its defensive solidity and effectiveness in attack.

In the second half of the match, the Vancouver Whitecaps intensified their pressure on the visiting team. However, in the 54th minute, Leonardo Campana took advantage of a pass from Robbie Taylor and scored the second goal of the match with a precise right-footed shot. This goal, the Ecuadorian’s fourth of the season, offered a comfortable two-goal lead to Inter Miami.

Despite the Herons’ dominance, Vancouver did not give in and found an opportunity to close the gap thanks to a penalty awarded by the referee, who reviewed a contact between Avilés and Fafa Picault and determined the infraction. Scotsman Ryan Gauld was in charge of executing it, reducing the difference on the scoreboard.

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The Canadian team fought until the last moment of added time, but Inter Miami’s defensive system managed to resist the attacks to close the game with a victory. This victory allows Inter Miami to extend their unbeaten streak to ten games, while the Vancouver Whitecaps have gone six games without a win.

The news of the absence of Messi, Suárez and Busquets had generated expectations and was the subject of attention even before the game. Axel Schuster, general manager of the Whitecaps, warned fans in a press release about the possibility of those stars not traveling for the game.

“Although we have not received an official update on the availability of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets for this weekend, we understand that they will not be making this trip. Unfortunately, we have no control over who plays for our rival and it was important for us to communicate this to our fans as soon as possible,” Schuster explained.

The decision to reserve these figures seems to be focused on the upcoming commitments of Inter Miami, which will play its next home games against Atlanta United and Saint Louis City. This strategy allows Martino to better manage the physical wear and tear on his key players in a crucial phase of the season.

2024-05-26 11:40:00
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