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Grading Inter Miami’s Historic Collapse Against Rivals Orlando City

SI·Ben Steiner·about 1 month ago
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Inter Miami is no stranger to history, and it made more on Saturday night, but not the good kind, becoming just the third team in MLS history to lose after leading by three goals, falling 4–3 in the Florida Derby to Orlando City at Nu Stadium. The Herons ’ first 33 minutes were outstanding, featuring a goal and two assists from Lionel Messi, as the Argentine maestro picked out Telasco Segovia and Ian Fray to put his team ahead 3–0. Yet, everything quickly fell apart, with Martín Ojeda scoring a brilliant solo strike in the 39th minute, unleashing a shot past Dayne St. Clair after a quick spin around a defender.  The onslaught continued for the Orlando side that has otherwise floundered this season, as the Lions leaned on pure direct soccer in the second half to pierce through Miami’s defensive weaknesses, featuring another two goals from Ojeda and a final winning strike from Tyrese Spicer in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.  Messi is magical.…

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