Goals from Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez sealed a 2–1 home victory for Inter Miami against Atlanta United in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
It was an electric start for the hosts as Suárez put the Herons in front in just two minutes with his first playoff goal. A good bit of pressing from Diego Gómez saw him win the ball in the final third and play Suárez through on goal as El Pistolero fired Miami into the lead with an effort that nutmegged Brad Guzan.pulled one back just before the halftime break through Saba Lobjanidze.
Many already know the quality Miami possesses up front that is shown with brilliant attacking sequences when it pins opponents deep in their own half. However, there were a few times this season when Miami may have not put in the best performance but still managed to pull out a win. However, there are too many times in MLS matches when opposing defenders don't even try to close him down. It's not as if they should run in to try to take the ball off him, but if defenders were to try to force him to make decisions a little quicker it just might pay off more than giving him all the time in the world to either pick out a pass or have a shot at goal.
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