Entering the home rematch with the pressure to come back after a 0-2 defeat in the first leg, Inter Miami joined the determination. Early efforts paid off when Jordi Alba scored the opening score in the 8th minute with a accurate finish after a sharp attack on the left wing.
It was thought that the early goal would be a mental lever for the Reds, but everything went in the opposite direction.
The second half became a nightmare for Inter Miami's defense. Just 6 minutes after the break, the laxness in the position of a player made Brian White easily tap the ball into the net, equalizing for Vancouver Whitecaps.
Two minutes later, Pedro Ledesma fired a shot that changed direction after hitting Alba, leaving Inter Miami goalkeeper helpless. Vancouver Whitecaps surprisingly took a 2-1 lead.
All hopes of the home team quickly died in the 70th minute when Cremaschi dangerously lost the ball in the home field. Berhalter took advantage of the golden opportunity with a cool finish, setting the score at 3-1 for Vancouver Whitecaps.
Although Messi and his teammates tried to attack in the remainder of the match, they were completely helpless against the visitors' disciplined defense.
After 2 matches, Inter Miami lost the final match with a total score of 1-5. This defeat was a big shock for Inter Miami, especially when they have a quality squad with Messi as the leader.
Being eliminated also puts Inter Miami at risk of being left empty-handed this season. Because this team is also facing many difficulties in the 2025 MLS professional league.
