Inter Miami registered a huge victory over Toronto FC in the Leagues Cup despite the absence of Lionel Messi due to injury. The Round-of-32 clash between Miami and Toronto featured seven goals and a red card.
The hosts put themselves in a strong position right from the start, with credit going to Matías Rojas, who has impressed throughout the tournament and scored a quick goal in the opening three minutes.
Diego Gómez, who had just returned from the Paris Olympics, added to the lead with a goal from the edge of the box. Despite early goals from Tata Martino’s side, Toronto put up a tough fight against Miami. With this win Inter Miami have advanced to the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup.
Let’s take a look at the Inter Miami player ratings vs Toronto FC.
Inter Miami player ratings vs Toronto FC
GK: Drake Callender – 7.5/10 – Made some good saves during second half. It wasn’t his fault as Toronto FC scored on penalties.
RB: Marcelo Weigandt – 4/10 – Haven’t performed well as expected. He gave away a penalty.
CB: Tomas Aviles – 6/10 – Excellent performance but had faced an injury in the second half.
CB: Hector Martinez – 5/10 – Made some opportunities in first half until he was sent off.
LB: Jordi Alba – 8/10 – An excellent performance with four assists steals the show for Inter Miami fans.
CM: Matias Rojas – 9/10 – Scored opening goal for Miami and was in good form.
CM: Sergio Busquets – 7.5/10 – He helped set up Gomez’s strike with through ball to Jordi Alba.
CM: Federico Redondo – 7/10 – He was good in possession alongside Busquets and Rojas.
RW: Julian Gressel – 5/10 – Didn’t get opportunities on the ball and was taken off.
ST: Luis Suarez – 7.5/10 – Played a leadership role in Messi’s absence and helped Miami take the lead by scoring a goal in the 20th minute.
LW: Diego Gomez – 8/10 – Gomez scored stunning goal from distance and was looking pro active during the game.
Substitution
Yannick Bright (46′ for Gressel) – 6.5/10
Noah Allen (71′ for Aviles) – 4/10
Leo Campana (80′ for Suarez) – N/A
David Ruiz (80′ for Rojas) – N/A
Benjamin Cremaschi (80′ for Gomez) – N/A
Manager Ratings
Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino – 9/10 – Martino set Miami up for success with their strongest XI without Lionel Messi and they all performed like a champion.
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