On the morning of April 19 (Vietnam time), Inter Miami had an away match against Colorado Rapids in the context that the team had just experienced changes on the coaching bench after Javier Mascherano left the coaching position. Mr. Guillermo Hoyos was assigned an interim task and quickly received a "gift" from his former student Messi.
In the 18th minute, Messi opened the score for Inter Miami from the penalty spot after an accurate handling. At the end of the first half, German Berterame doubled the score for the away team, helping Inter Miami create a significant advantage before the break.
However, Colorado Rapids showed a determined fighting spirit when they scored two goals in four minutes in the second half. Navarro narrowed the score in the 58th minute before Yapi brought the match back to 2-2 balance in the 62nd minute.
In a time when the away team faced many difficulties, Messi continued to play the leading role. The Argentine star had a technical dribble in the penalty area before finishing accurately, sealing a 3-2 victory for Inter Miami.
This victory helps Inter Miami extend their unbeaten streak to 7, and temporarily rise to second place in the MLS rankings with 15 points. Messi personally also increased his total goals in this season to 7 goals and rose to the top of the top scorer list.
The positive result in the first match under interim coach Guillermo Hoyos is considered a favorable sign for Inter Miami in the next phase of the season.
