Match Recap

Match Recap: Inter Miami CF 2, New York City 2 – February 22

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Inter Miami CF and New York City played to a 2–2 draw on Saturday at Chase Stadium, with both teams creating chances throughout a dramatic encounter.

Tomás Avilés opened the scoring in the 5′, finishing from the center of the box after Lionel Messi's corner kick, with Jordi Alba providing the second assist. However, the match took a dramatic turn in the 23′ when Avilés was sent off for a foul, leaving Miami down to ten men.

New York City capitalized on their numerical advantage as Mitja Ilenic equalized in the 26′, slotting home from the center of the box with an assist from Maxi Moralez. The visitors continued to press, with Moralez and Justin Haak forcing saves in the 27′ and 28′ respectively.

After the break, Alonso Martínez gave New York City the lead in the 55′, converting from the center of the box to complete the comeback. Miami responded with sustained pressure, and their persistence paid off when Telasco Segovia leveled the match in the 90+10′, finishing from the center of the box with an assist from Lionel Messi.

Both teams created numerous chances throughout, with Miami generating multiple corners and blocked shots in stoppage time, while New York City's Matt Freese and Miami's defense made crucial interventions to preserve the draw.

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