Although rated higher, Inter Miami was the team that conceded an early goal. In the 5th minute, Joao Mario entered the penalty area and fell after a collision with Allen. After watching the VAR screen live, the main referee pointed to the 11m mark for Porto.
On the penalty spot, Samu could not completely defeat goalkeeper Oscar Ustari when the opponent touched the ball, but his shot was strong enough to put the ball into the net, opening the score for the away team in the 8th minute.
After losing early, Inter Miami had to chase and significantly increased the pressure on the visitors' defense. However, they did not play effectively and Messi could not make a breakthrough.
Entering the second half, Inter Miami had an equalizer in the first minutes. In the 47th minute, Busquets escaped the blockade, deploying the ball to the right wing, Weigandt crossed the ball inside for Segovia to run up and shoot fiercely from the second line, into Porto's net. The score was equalized 1-1.
This goal was a psychological blow, helping Inter Miami relieve pressure and completely regain control of the game. The home team's team launched an attack and put pressure on the away team's defense.
All their efforts have been rewarded. In the 54th minute, Inter Miami was awarded a free kick from a distance of about 20 m, from the right angle. Messi shot through the fence, winding to the right corner, high, defeating goalkeeper Claudio Ramos to help Inter Miami take a 2-1 lead.
With a goal in the lead, Inter Miami proactively slowed down the game to maintain the lead. In the remaining time, both teams did not score any more goals.
In the end, Inter Miami beat Porto 2-1. This is the first victory of Messi and his teammates in this year's tournament.
