Derby
Inter Miami made history on Saturday night, defeating Los Angeles FC 3-1 in the first ever Los Angeles derby. The match was a thrilling affair, with Inter Miami’s star signing Lionel Messi notching two assists in the victory.
The match started off with Inter Miami taking the lead in the 15th minute. After a great team move, Blaise Matuidi found himself in space and fired a shot into the bottom corner of the net. LAFC then equalized in the 21st minute, with Carlos Vela scoring from the penalty spot.
The second half saw Inter Miami take control of the match, with Messi playing a key role in the victory. In the 54th minute, Messi played a perfect ball to Matuidi, who then found Gonzalo Higuain in the box. Higuain then calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net to give Inter Miami the lead.
Just five minutes later, Messi was at it again. This time, he played a brilliant through ball to Rodolfo Pizarro, who then fired a shot past the LAFC goalkeeper to make it 3-1.
Inter Miami held on for the win and made history in the process. The victory was made even sweeter by Messi’s two assists, proving that he is still one of the best players in the world.
It was a great night for Inter Miami and their fans, and it will be remembered for years to come. With Messi leading the way, Inter Miami looks set to make a real impact in Major League Soccer this season.
