In a highly anticipated clash between Al Hilal and Inter Miami at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, fans were treated to a captivating display of skill and determination from both sides. The game exploded into life early on as Mitrovic put Al Hilal ahead with a clinical finish, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Just minutes later, Al-Hamdan doubled their lead with a well-taken goal, leaving Inter Miami with an uphill battle.
However, the MLS side showed resilience, and Luis Suarez came close to reducing the deficit, only to be denied by the linesman’s flag for offside. But Suarez’s persistence paid off as he finally found the net, notching his first goal for Inter Miami and pulling his team back into contention. The referee’s decision to consult VAR proved crucial, overturning the initial offside call and igniting hope for the visiting team.
Despite Suarez’s heroics, Inter Miami suffered a setback when Messi appeared to have leveled the score, only for the goal to be disallowed due to Suarez’s offside position in the build-up. The Argentine maestro’s frustration was evident as Al Hilal maintained their lead going into halftime.
As the first half drew to a close, Al Hilal extended their advantage with Michael adding a third goal to their tally, leaving Inter Miami with a mountain to climb in the second half. Despite the setbacks and controversial calls, both teams displayed flashes of brilliance, promising an enthralling remainder of the match.
