In a thrilling encounter at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Salt Lake, marking a strong start to their MLS campaign. The match saw moments of brilliance from both sides, with Inter Miami showcasing their attacking prowess and Salt Lake fighting hard to contain their formidable opponents. The first breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Taylor stunned the crowd with a sensational goal out of nowhere.
A perfectly timed through ball from Messi found Taylor in a dangerous position, and despite MacMath’s efforts in goal, the ball slipped past him to give Inter Miami the lead. It was a moment of magic that ignited the home fans and set the tone for the rest of the match. As the game progressed, Inter Miami continued to apply pressure, and their persistence paid off in the 84th minute. Gomes capitalized on a well-worked play orchestrated by Messi and Suarez, calmly slotting the ball past MacMath to double Inter Miami’s lead. The combination play and clinical finishing demonstrated the team’s attacking cohesion and individual quality.
New season, same Robert Taylor bangers 😏🔥
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) February 22, 2024
Messi ➡️ Taylor in behind the backline who finishes it to give us the lead 👏#MIAvRSL | 1-0 pic.twitter.com/ubPUrbChva
Despite Salt Lake’s valiant efforts to mount a comeback, Inter Miami’s defense held firm, securing a clean sheet and all three points. While Tata Martino may have concerns about his team’s defensive performance in the second half, the victory provides a solid platform for Inter Miami to build upon as they look ahead to their next challenge against LA Galaxy.
With Taylor and Gomes on the scoresheet and Messi pulling the strings in midfield, Inter Miami’s star-studded lineup showed glimpses of their potential to dominate the MLS this season. As the league unfolds, all eyes will be on Inter Miami as they strive to maintain their winning momentum and establish themselves as genuine title contenders.
This 2nd goal of inter Miami created by Messi, do not let Goal or Assist fool you 🔥🔥🐐pic.twitter.com/XTnEdJQreP
— ACE (fan) (@FCB_ACEE) February 22, 2024