Inter Miami faced a tough match against Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, but Lionel Messi ignited a comeback. Messi left the field with around seven minutes left, feeling relieved after helping Inter Miami recover from a two-goal deficit.
However, their hopes were dashed when former Barcelona player Malcom scored the winning goal for Al Hilal in the 88th minute, sealing a 4-3 victory.
Messi’s Penalty Kick and Ruiz’s Goal:
In the 54th minute, Messi scored a penalty kick, and David Ruiz, just 19 years old, added another goal one minute later, tying the game after Inter Miami trailed 3-1 at halftime.
Disallowed Goal and Missed Opportunities:
Suárez’s first goal for Inter Miami was ruled offside, denying them an equalizer. Despite their efforts, including a missed header opportunity by Busquets and a sliding attempt by Suárez, Al Hilal maintained their lead.
Challenges and Substitutions:
Inter Miami faced challenges, with numerous offside penalties and a 3-1 halftime deficit. Despite substitutions and efforts from players like David Ruiz and Suárez, Al Hilal’s lead proved insurmountable.
Preseason Tour and Future Matches:
This match was part of Inter Miami’s preseason tour, which includes matches in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and Japan. With their final preseason match approaching and the MLS regular season on the horizon, Inter Miami aims to build momentum for success.
