Inter Miami secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium on Sunday, despite playing with 10 men for over half the match. Luis Suarez and Tadeo Allende combined for the only goal of the game, helping Javier Mascherano’s side claim three vital points in the MLS Eastern Conference battle.
Match Summary
Miami faced early pressure from Charlotte’s attacking duo of Wilfried Zaha and Patrick Agyemang, with Zaha’s pace causing problems. The game took a dramatic turn when goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was sent off in the first half for fouling Zaha outside the box, leaving the hosts a man down.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Inter Miami found a breakthrough early in the second half. Suarez lofted a beautiful pass over the defense to Allende, who controlled well and finished into the bottom corner.
Charlotte pushed for an equalizer, with Idan Toklomati hitting the post, but Miami held firm. Noah Allen and the defense worked tirelessly to keep the clean sheet, while Messi remained on the bench for the third straight game.
Player Ratings
- Luis Suarez (7/10) – Provided a stunning assist and remained a constant threat.
- Tadeo Allende (7/10) – Took his goal well and worked hard throughout.
- Yannick Bright (8/10) – Dominated midfield with his defensive work.
- Javier Mascherano (8/10) – Managed the game brilliantly after the red card, setting up his team to defend the lead.
Miami will now shift focus to their CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Cavalier on Thursday.
