MIAMI.- He Inter Miami of Lionel Messi suffered this Saturday its most painful defeat of the season in the MLS by falling 4-1 against nashvillein a direct duel for the leadership of the Eastern Conference in which the “Pulga” wasted a penalty.
Messi, who trained normally during the week after the death of his father, Jorge, played the 90 minutes and could not prevent the “Golden Boys” from extending the lead to five points over the Floridians in the fight for the leadership of the East and the “Supporters’ Shield.”
The Honduran Andy Najar He opened the scoring for Nashville in the 17th minute with a wonderful header, after a cross to the far post that had no response from the “Herons” defense, much criticized in recent weeks.
Those of Florida They come from completing their worst presentation in Leagues Cupwhere they were eliminated in the group stage with one win and two losses.
“It is obvious that within the scenario of defeat the responsibility is always one’s own,” said the coach. Guillermo Hoyos at a press conference.
“Inter is a team that fills stadiums and fights for the championship, today we are bitter about the situation, but we are alive.”
A foul on the Uruguayan Luis Suarez gave Miami a chance to tie the game, but Brian Schwake he stopped a soft shot from Messi and, although Sergio Reguilon scored on the rebound, the referee determined that there was an invasion of the area and invalidated the action.
However, a play in the last breath of the first half allowed the Venezuelan Telasco Segovia equalize the score after receiving a pass from the Argentine star, to define before the mark of two defenders.
The complement was a nightmare for the team led by Hoyos.
Mukhtar received inside the area in the 49th minute and with a shot between the Uruguayan’s legs Maximiliano Falconwho had entered in the first half, returned the advantage to the locals, unleashing madness in a Geodis Park (Nashville) packed with fans.
the english Sam Surridge He increased the score with a spectacular back-heel goal after a great team play at 56′, while Mukhtar closed the score seven minutes later taking advantage of a gross error by Rocco Rios Novowho missed a cut and left the goal at the disposal of the scorer.
Mukhtar, 31, reached 90 goals in a Nashville uniform since his arrival in the 2020 season.
“It’s always good to score,” Mukhtar said. “The most important thing is the victory, we have delivered a complete presentation by the entire group.”
Griezmann starts and Lozano debuts with LA Galaxy
The French Antoine Griezmann He played his fourth game with the Orlando City in the 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati disputed in the Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando).
Griezmann, the main figure of the purple team, played the 90 minutes without great scoring opportunities.
Pavel Bucha opened the scoring for Cincinnati, while Tyrese Spicer equalized three minutes into the second half.
Orlando reaches 21 points in tenth place and Cincinnati is sixth with 27 points.
On the other hand, the Mexican Hirving “Chucky” Lozano He entered the 65th minute in the 1-0 defeat of LA Galaxy in front of Houston Dynamo of his compatriot, Hector Herrera.
The Brazilian Guilhermeselected at All-Star Game this season, he scored the only goal of the game.
