MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Falls Against Toronto FC

Inter Miami CF (11W-4L-6D, 39 points) fell 1-2 against Toronto FC tonight in MLS regular season action. Captain Leo Messi scored our team’s goal in the match at Nu Stadium.

Lineup Notes

Inter Miami took the field with Dayne St. Clair in goal; Ian Fray, Maximiliano Falcón, Gonzalo Luján, and Sergio Reguilón formed the back four; Rodrigo De Paul, Casemiro and Telasco Segovia started in midfield; Messi, Luis Suárez, and Germán Berterame, who made his return after recovering from an injury suffered on July 25 against CF Montréal, led the team’s attack.   

Match Action

Inter Miami kicked off the match applying pressure in attack and generated danger with opportunities from Berterame and Suárez from the center of the box in the 15th and 19th minute respectively.

Despite the team’s efforts, the match went into the half with a goalless draw. 

Toronto took the lead in the second half with goals in the 59th and 62nd minutes.

Inter Miami pushed in search of a comeback throughout the remainder of the match, and cut into the deficit in the 82nd minute with Messi’s 14th strike this regular season. Our captain slotted the ball at the far post from the right end of the box following a line-splitting pass from De Paul. The assist, meanwhile, took De Paul’s tally to nine this regular season.

The 1-2 scoreline then remained unchanged through the final minutes despite Inter Miami’s efforts in attack.

Next Up

Next, Inter Miami will host CF Montréal at Nu Stadium next Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Secure your tickets for the match HERE.