June 20th 2024.
In a thrilling match at Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami took on the Columbus Crew without their star players Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. Despite being short-handed, Miami managed to secure a 2-1 victory with goals from Ian Fray and Leo Campana in the first 22 minutes of the game.
Unfortunately, Miami was also missing midfielder Matías Rojas due to their involvement in the Copa América tournament. But this did not stop them from putting up a strong fight against the reigning MLS Cup champions, Columbus.
Columbus had been dominating on the road with four consecutive wins, but they had not played at Lower.com Field since May 11. This was their sixth straight game away from home, and they were determined to make their return a memorable one.
In the 10th minute, Fray, who was making his first MLS appearance after recovering from ACL surgery, scored the opening goal with a powerful header from Julian Gressel's corner kick. It was a triumphant comeback for Fray and a much-needed boost for Miami.
Just 11 minutes later, Campana doubled Miami's lead with his fifth goal of the season. He managed to score on the rebound after Patrick Schulte saved his initial header. It was a display of determination and skill from Campana, and it put Miami in a comfortable position.
But Columbus was not ready to give up just yet. In the 40th minute, Cucho Hernández pulled one back for his team with a clever finish from Aidan Morris' cross. It was a well-deserved goal for Columbus, who had been fighting hard throughout the match.
The game also marked a special milestone for Columbus midfielder and captain Darlington Nagbe, who made his 400th regular-season appearance in the MLS. He became only the 10th player in the league's history to achieve this feat, with Dax McCarty and Kei Kamara being the only active players with more games played.
In the end, it was a hard-fought victory for Miami, who showed great determination and teamwork to secure the win. The absence of their star players did not hinder their performance, and it was a testament to the depth and strength of their team.
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