NYCFC spurned several golden opportunities to level the scores and seemed to be on track for their second home defeat in three days before Sands rose highest
Sep 21, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York City FC midfielder James Sands celebrates after scoring a goal against Inter Miami CF during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesJamie Sands powered home an injury-time header to dramatically deny Lionel Messi ’s Inter Miami victory over New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
“You’ve got to keep these guys quiet, and you’ve got to be able to defend the game and protect your goalkeeper. When they get moments, your goalkeeper’s got to produce. For us, it was about denying the space that they got.” Sep 21, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi walks out onto the field before the game against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Imagesgames, but Saturday’s dramatic equalizer has given them real belief ahead of two colossal matches against New York Red Bulls and Cincinnati.
NYCFC went close with a freekick of their own minutes later when Rodriguez’s effort went through the wall, forcing Drake Callender into a scrambling save.
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