Inter Miami CF defeated New York City 4–0 on Wednesday at Citi Field, with all four goals coming in the final stages of each half.
New York City had an early opportunity in the 29', when Nicolás Fernández struck the right post from the center of the box. However, Inter Miami broke through in the 43' as Baltasar Rodríguez finished from the center of the box, with assists from Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets to give the visitors a 1–0 halftime lead.
The second half saw Miami pull away decisively. Lionel Messi doubled the lead in the 74', converting from the center of the box after Sergio Busquets' pass. Luis Suárez extended the advantage in the 83' with a penalty conversion.
Messi completed his brace in the 86', striking from the right side of the box after Marcelo Weigandt's assist. New York City nearly found a consolation goal when substitute Alonso Martínez hit the right post in the 90+3'.
Goal: B. Rodríguez vs. NYC, 43'
Goal: L. Messi vs. NYC, 74'
PK Goal: L. Suárez vs. NYC, 83'
Goal: L. Messi vs. NYC, 86'
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