Right after the opening whistle, Inter Miami controlled the game better when Messi often retreated deep to participate in coordinating the ball. However, Orlando City was the team that took advantage of the opportunity effectively. In the 18th minute, a mistake in the away team's defense created conditions for Ivan Angulo to assist Marco Pasalic to finish close range, opening the score of the match.
Just 6 minutes later, Pasalic continued to leave his mark by attracting Inter Miami's defense before coordinating with Martin Ojeda and Griffin Dorsey, thereby helping Ojeda score to increase the score to 2-0 for the home team.
Being led by 2 goals, Inter Miami increased pressure in the 2nd half. In the 49th minute, Telasco Segovia assisted for Silvetti to curl the ball to narrow the gap to 1-2. In the 57th minute, Segovia continued to play a constructive role, creating conditions for Messi to unleash a long shot to bring the match back to the starting line.
In the time after that, Orlando City had a chance to re-establish the lead but could not take advantage of it successfully, while the St. Clair goalkeeper on Inter Miami's side made an important save in the 70th minute.
The turning point came in the 85th minute when Segovia directly scored to help Inter Miami take the lead. Just 4 minutes later, Messi successfully converted a free kick, completed a double and sealed a 4-2 victory for the away team.
This victory shows the bravery of Inter Miami in a leading position, and at the same time continues to affirm Messi's important role in the playing style of the Florida representative.
