Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Match Highlights: Inter Miami Beats Columbus Crew by 3-2

In this special night match of Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew on Lower.com Field, Inter Miami got success in defeating Columbus Crew with 3-2 goals in a match full of thrill, glamour, and big entertainments. The much-anticipated encounter was well won by the Miami side with goals by Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez while the latter was vital for the Crew. Despite the best efforts of Columbus, who saw Diego Rossi and Cucho Hernandez score goals, they lost the match which featured a dubious sending off of Rudy Camacho.

This was going to be a match that will be remembered in the history of MLS soccer as a tightly contested match between two quality sides, and in this article, you will find all the information that you require about the match, where it was played, how it started and the highlights together with the match statistics.

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Match Highlights

The Lower.com Field was fully charged when the two teams started the match with the hope of dominating the floodlights. Inter Miami welcomed back its star player Messi alongside Luis Suarez to face Columbus Crew who have proved time and again that they should not be underestimated.

First Half: Inter Miami’s Early Dominance

An early start in the match was set by Inter Miami without delay. In the first half an hour mark, Lionel Messi received the ball in midfield, feigned past two defenders, and then chipped it neatly into the right bottom corner to make it 1-0 Inter Miami. The stadium was filled with joy from the Miami fans who were Bernanke’s visitors and pin drop silence by Columbus.

By the time the first half ended, Messi and Suarez were on the same page. Even after going down an early goal by Messi, Inter Miami kept pushing on the Columbus defenders and Suarez could be seen linking up numerous attacks.  But Columbus Crew came back fighting, they started to stabilize and fight their way back into the match.

Columbus Crew’s Response: Diego Rossi’s Goal

Columbus came closer in the 46th minute when Diego Rossi scored a goal. This could be understood by a sharp and accurate build-up play from the Crew, and as soon as Rossi got a great equalizer pass from Aidan Morris. As a striker, Rossi was lethal and ensured he didn’t squander the chance to shoot as he put the ball past Inter Miami’s keeper in a 1-1 draw.

The goal energized the crowd at Lower.com Field and the rest of the first half was played with both sides fighting hard for possession, but no more goals were scored before the half time interval.

Second Half: A Rollercoaster of Goals and a Red Card

Messi Strikes Again

The second half too was on similar lines with Inter Miami quickly getting into the grove of the game. It was Lionel Messi once again who showed the way for the team and this time he scored his second goal out of the night in the fiftieth minute. Messi in his classic style whipped in the free kick into the top right corner of the box and gave Inter Miami the lead at 2-1. The Argentinian icon was ever lively, magnificent on the field that he was able to give Columbus defence nightmares.

Luis Suarez Adds to the Lead

If Messi scoring two goals was not enough the Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez popped up in the 48th minute adding one more goal to the tally. From a corner kick, Suarez waited for the ball, much to his luck and headed it into the net, further extending a lead for Inter Miami putting the score at 3-1. It has been a constant feature that Messi and Suarez gave defence of Columbus a very big time to handle into the ground.

Columbus Fights Back: Cucho Hernandez’s Goal

Even when the match got off to a two goal start by Columbus Crew, there was no indication that they were through for the match. Cucho Hernandez scored the vital goal for Columbus in the 61st minute when Inter Miami left their defence open. He then scored his goal clinically to make it 3-2 and gave the home side a kind of uplift. Columbus stepped up the pressure in the latter 15 minutes, but the Miami defence would have none of it due to Drake Callender.

Rudy Camacho’s Red Card: A Turning Point

Probably the most due controversial moment of the match was observed in the third last quarter of the match when the defender of Columbus Crew, Rudy Camacho committed a dangerous foul on Lionel Messi which resulted in his expulsion out of the field. It marred Columbus Crew’s efforts to force a late equalizer as they were left to finish the match with ten men. With this numerical superiority and seven minutes left on the clock, Inter Miami skillfully navigated the rest of the contest and their win by 3-2.

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Where to Watch the columbus crew vs inter Miami

If you missed the live action or want to relive the thrilling moments, you can catch the full match replay on several platforms:

– MLS Season Pass on Apple TV:  Subscribers can enjoy the full match, match highlights, interviews with players and post-match analysis including coach and trainers analysis.

– ESPN+: MLS Live streams of all matches including this match available. For ESPN+ subscribers, they can watch the full game at their own time.

– YouTube Highlights: The major events of the game are then captured and are placed on the official YouTube account of Major League Soccer immediately after the game is over.

Yet if fans are seeking more specific information on individual matches and the players and teams’ performance in them, then going to the official MLS website should do the job.

FAQs on Intermiami vs Columbus Crew

Ques: Who scored the goals for Inter Miami?

Ans: Inter Miami won the match with three goals; Lionel Messi hit two, while Luis Suarez hit one.

Ques: Who scored for Columbus Crew?

Ans: Cucho Hernandez and Diego Rossi were on the scoring list for Columbus Crew in the match.

Ques: Was there a red card in the match?

Ans: Yes, Rudy Camacho from Columbus Crew received a red card in the 63rd minute for a challenge on Lionel Messi.

Ques: Where was the match played?

Ans: Today’s match was held in Lower.com Field which is the home ground of the Columbus Crew.

Ques: Who won the match between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew?

Ans:  Inter Miami won the match 3-2, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were the goal scorers.

Ques: Can I watch the match replay?

Ans:  Yes the match replay is on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), ESPN+ and YouTube with more focused highlight videos.

It has been a game full of beautiful goals, agonizing fights, and some drama as well but at the end of it, Inter Miami secured three valuable points in the face of Columbus Crew. Once again Miami’s hottest pair Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were seen showcasing their talents. The match therefore ended on a low note for Columbus, but their tenacity especially in the second half part will attract praise.

For an Inter Miami supporter who enjoyed yet another Messi display or for a Columbus supporter looking forward to a rematch this game will go down In the histories books as one of the best matches of the MLS season 2024.

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