In the opening match of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami hosted Real Salt Lake at the Chase Stadium, Florida. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Inter Miami, marking a promising start to their campaign.
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Key Players
Inter Miami’s key players included Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Robert Taylor, and Diego Gomez. For Real Salt Lake, Jefferson Savarino, Diego Luna, and Cristian Arango were the key contributors.
Brief Highlights
Inter Miami dominated the first half, with Robert Taylor scoring the opening goal in the 39th minute, assisted by Lionel Messi. Despite a more aggressive approach from Real Salt Lake in the second half, Inter Miami managed to weather the storm. The victory was sealed in the 83rd minute when Diego Gomez scored the second goal, set up by a sequence involving Messi and Suarez.
Game Statistics (Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake)
| Team | Yellow Cards | Corner Kicks | Total Shots | Shots On Target | Ball Possession (%) | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 56 | 2 |
| Real Salt Lake | 1 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
Goal Timeline
| Time (min) | Event |
|---|---|
| 39 | Goal by Robert Taylor (Miami) |
| 83 | Goal by Diego Gomez (Miami) |
Table Position
After this match, Miami is at the top of the Eastern Confrence with 3 points and Real Salt Lake’s positions in the bottom of the Western Conference league table.
Upcoming Matches
Miami’s upcoming matches include a face-off against Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday, 26 February 2024, and a match against Orlando City SC on Sunday, 3 March 2024.
Real Salt Lake will be visiting Saint Louis City SC on Sunday, 25 February 2024.
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