Inter Miami secured a convincing 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, successfully bouncing back after their midweek exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup. The win helped the Herons snap their recent slump. By halftime, they held a strong 3-1 lead, thanks to goals netted by Fafa Picault and Luis Suarez. Notably, Suarez`s goal ended a nine-match scoring drought for him, which is a significant boost for the team moving forward. Coach Javier Mascherano had recently emphasized that the team needed to be more than just Lionel Messi, and while that was evident, the Argentine superstar still made a considerable impact.
In the second half, Messi combined masterfully with Telasco Segovia to create Miami`s fourth goal. While the Red Bulls` defense certainly contributed to the goal with some poor positioning, it doesn`t overshadow the beautiful interplay between the duo. Segovia received the ball just outside the penalty box, immediately playing a quick pass back to Messi. The Argentine skillfully maneuvered slightly before returning the pass to Segovia while continuing his run into the box. Their clear understanding was on full display as Segovia delivered a first-time flick back to Messi, who calmly finished, leaving goalkeeper Carlos Coronel with no chance.
Messi frequently makes opposing defenders look out of sorts, and this specific goal sequence perfectly embodies the attacking style Miami aspires to play: free-flowing movement and pushing the tempo. They struggled to implement this approach in recent matches against teams like Vancouver and the Columbus Crew. While the Red Bulls may not currently be on the same level as those opponents, it was nonetheless vital for Miami to get back on the right track this Saturday. The next objective will be to deliver a similar performance when they face Minnesota United, one of the top teams in the Western Conference, on May 10th.
