2023-09-10 05:28:02
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA (AP) — Without missing Lionel Messi too much, who is with the Argentina team competing in the World Cup qualifiers, Inter Miami used two goals from Ecuadorian Leonardo Campana to overcome Saturday 3- 2 to Sporting Kansas City.
Argentine Facundo Farías contributed the other goal for Miami, which remains in 14th and penultimate place in the Eastern Conference. They accumulate 28 points, six less than DC United, which for now has the last available ticket to the postseason playoffs.
The capital squad resigned itself to a goalless draw once morest the San José Earthquakes on the day.
The Saturday match was a test for Inter Miami, which has achieved 11 wins and one draw in the various competitions since Messi joined its ranks. The Argentine star already has 11 goals and eight assists with his new club.
Before July 21, when Messi arrived, Miami had accumulated 11 games without winning.
“As I said, we were going to feel Leo’s absence,” Campana said. “But he has generated a lot of confidence among the players. Now we believe and know what we are capable of. We are very happy with the result and the three points.
On Thursday, Messi scored the goal in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador. On Tuesday, Argentina continues the tie once morest Bolivia.
The star, with seven Ballon d’Ors in his cabinet, would return to Miami for his next match, once morest Atlanta next Saturday.
Messi’s absence had an impact on the stands. Although the crowd sang during the match at the DRV PNK Stadium, it did not look full.
In addition to Messi, seven other Miami players were called up by their national teams and missed the duel.
Campana’s second goal, in the 45th minute, broke the 1-1 tie. DeAndre Yedlin dribbled to the right and crossed for the Ecuadorian, who jumped to head it past goalkeeper Tim Melia.
Farías made it 3-1 in the 60th. Spaniard Sergio Busquets took a free kick from midfield and found the Argentine unmarked, who made a dribble and beat Melia with a right hand.
Mexican Alan Pulido brought Kansas City closer in the 78th minute.
In other results, Minnesota United drew 1-1 once morest the New England Revolution, and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-0.
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