Inter Miami CF defeated Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 on Tuesday at Chase Stadium in MLS Regular Season action.
Miami controlled the early exchanges, with Tadeo Allende forcing a save in the 1′ and Seattle's Osaze De Rosario seeing his shot blocked in the 2′. Jordi Alba opened the scoring in the 12′, finishing with his left foot from the left side of the box after Lionel Messi's assist. Lionel Messi hit the left post in the 28′, coming close to doubling the lead. The hosts extended their advantage in the 41′ when Messi slotted home from the center of the box, with assists from Jordi Alba and Yannick Bright.
Miami struck early in the second half as Ian Fray headed home in the 52′ following Rodrigo De Paul's delivery. Seattle responded immediately, with Osaze De Rosario hitting the post in the 55′. The visitors pulled one back in the 69′ when Obed Vargas converted from the center of the box, assisted by Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák.
Both teams created late chances, with saves recorded in the 76′, 88′, and 90+2′, but Miami held firm to secure the victory.
Goal: J. Alba vs. SEA, 12'
Goal: J. Alba vs. SEA, 12'
Goal: L. Messi vs. SEA, 41'
Goal: I. Fray vs. SEA, 52'
Goal: O. Vargas vs. MIA, 69'
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