Whether Inter Miami could succeed without Lionel Messi was the key question. Miami defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 to provide an unequivocal response to that query.
Sporting KC put on an outstanding performance to start the game, scoring within the first 10 minutes on a goal that goalie Drake Callender was unable to stop. Sporting KC was unable to secure the victory in spite of Alan Pulido’s goal in the second half.
In Messi’s absence, Leo Campana excelled throughout the contest and scored two of Miami’s three goals. Miami defeated Sporting Kansas City with a goal from Fábio Ferreira in the 60th minute.
Eight key players from Inter Miami were also away on international duty, including 18-year-old star Benjamin Kremaschi from the United States and attacker Josef Martnez of Venezuela.
Inter Miami CF defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 to earn three important points and maintain their playoff aspirations. Miami CF is currently only six points away from the playoff line thanks to this critical win.
10 September 2023, 7:09
Miami 3-2 Sporting After giving up a goal in the first ten minutes, KC Miami went on to win 3-2. In order to increase their lead and secure the victory, Inter Miami put on a brave effort.
7:07 AM, September 10, 2023 90+8′
Miami took a corner kick in the closing seconds, but they managed to earn all three points despite being missing Lionel Messi and seven other players due to national obligations.
7:05 AM, September 10, 2023, 90+6′
Rosero and Shelton attempted to make something happen with their run, but Shelton stopped Calderon Espinoza’s shot.
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90+4′
Jordi Alba receives a yellow card from the referee after he makes contact with the fourth official after defending.
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Six further minutes have been added after the allotted 90 minutes.
7:00 AM on September 10, 2023
Walter is replaced by Espinoza in Kansas’ 89th minute.
Replacement for Miami 87′
Victor Ulloa is in while Faustino Faras is out.
10 September 2023, 6:56 A.M.
Miami is replaced 82′
Noah Allen is out as Robi Robinson in.
10 September 2023, 6:49
Pulido scores Kansas’ goal in minute 78! Goal by Alan Pulido cuts Miami’s advantage in half! The Mexican had an easy time putting the ball into the goal. Miami needs to play wisely in the final few minutes since an equalizer could happen at any time if they continue to fend off Kansas’ assaults.
Miami 3–2 Sporting KC
September 10, 2023, six forty-six
76′ Tim Leibold enters, Jacob Davis exits.
September 10, 2023, six forty-six
Replacement for Miami 75′
Nicholas Marcelo Stefanelli is absent, while Lawson Connery Sunderland is in
74′ Stefanelli collects a set piece and delivers it to Robinson at 6:44 in the morning on September 10, 2023. Quickly, the ball is out of play.
10 September 2023, 6:43
73′
Melia, the keeper for Kansas, is stooping and hurt. We could soon witness a change in the post for Kansas as the backup goalie warms up.
When Fábio Faras’ initial pass is out of play, Robi Robinson quickly picks up the corner kick with a burst of speed and dribbles past the defenders.
10 September 2023, 6:39
70′ Kansas substitution
Daniel Salloi is substituted in by William Agada.
Captain Russell attempts a set-piece at the 68-yard line on September 10, 2023, at 6:37 AM, but his shot misses wide and out of bounds.
10 September 2023, 6:36
67′
Before the free kick, a brief water break.
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Yellow Card 65′ Yellow Card: Evils receives a yellow card for a rough tackle on Thomi.
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Opportunity at 62′! Robi Robinson was in a position to score that was potentially threatening, but he took a shot that was quickly blocked.
10 September 2023, 6:31 A.M.
Goal 60′
With a goal from Fábio Faras, Miami leads 3-1. Faustino Faras achieves his objective at last! The free-kick was a topic of discussion. The Kansas midfielder played the ball. After allowing play to resume, the referee gave the ball to an unmarked Faras, who easily scored from close range.
Miami Sports KC leads 3-1.
10 September 2023, 6:27 A.M.
Opportunity! At least three times, Fábio Faras had the opportunity to shoot close to the goal, but he decided to look for a better angle. As a result, he eventually moved past Stefanelli and passed the ball to Melia before Stefanelli.
10 September 2023, 6:24
56′
After a while, Kansas is finally taking the initiative. Win a corner kick for them.
10 September 2023, 6:23
55′ Close! Stefanelli took a shot from close to the post and came inches away from making it 3-1, but Melia saved it with a diving save. The flag is raised for offside as well.
September 10, 2023, 6:22 AM
53′ As Alba, Robinson, and Campana work on the left wing to secure another corner kick, Kansas is doing a decent job of winning them.
September 10, 2023, 6:19 A.M.
50′ The trio of Alba, Robinson, and Campana try to open up a tiny space on the left pocket from which they try to shoot, and they succeed in winning a corner kick.
10 September 2023, 6:17 A.M.
Campana received a brilliant cross from Jordi Alba inside the penalty area, but Melia made a fantastic save to stop him. The offside flag is flying.
10 September 2023, 6:15 A.M.
46′ Inter Miami makes a strong start to the second half, but Robinson’s attempt misses the mark.
10 September 2023, 6:14 A.M.
Nemnja Radonja is used in place of Kansas Gutierrez.
10 September 2023, 6:02 A.M.
Miami led 2-1 at the half. Sporting By the end of the first half, KC Miami had overcome Kansas and was ahead 2-1.
When is Messi’s subsequent game?
Messi will unfortunately miss tonight’s game against Sporting Kansas City because he is now representing Argentina at an international level in the 2026 World Cup qualifications. Last Thursday, Messi was instrumental in helping his nation defeat Ecuador 1-0 by scoring the game’s lone goal. At 4 PM, Argentina will play Bolivia in his next match.
For Miami CF, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba are in the forefront.
For Inter Miami CF against Sporting Kansas City, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will have to step up without Messi.
Inter Miami CF is missing eight crucial players.
Lionel Messi (Argentina), Josef Martnez (Venezuela), Sergiy Kryvtsov (Ukraine), Benjamin Kremaschi (USMNT), Edison Azcona (Dominican Republic), Diego Gomez (Paraguay), David Ruiz (Honduras), and Robert Taylor (Finland) are among the key players Miami is missing as a result of their international commitments.
For Miami CF, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba are in the forefront.
For Inter Miami CF against Sporting Kansas City, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will have to step up without Messi.
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Inter Miami CF is missing eight crucial players.
Lionel Messi (Argentina), Josef Martnez (Venezuela), Sergiy Kryvtsov (Ukraine), Benjamin Kremaschi (USMNT), Edison Azcona (Dominican Republic), Diego Gomez (Paraguay), David Ruiz (Honduras), and Robert Taylor (Finland) are among the key players Miami is missing as a result of their international commitments.