Expert recap and game analysis of the Inter Miami CF vs. New York Red Bulls MLS game from August 26, 2023 on ESPN.
After playing eight games in a month following his arrival in South Florida, leading his new team to the Leagues Cup title and the final of the U.S. Open Cup, the 36-year-old was handed a well-earned rest and began the game on the substitute's bench as Miami returned to league play in New Jersey.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made his entrance to a thunderous reception in the 60th minute, and still had enough time to provide the fans with a moment to treasure.
It was Messi's 11th goal for his new team and matched the one he scored in his previous appearance as a substitute -- in his debut against Cruz Azul on July 21., Miami secured what was a much-needed win for the star-studded team in its uphill task to make the playoffs later this year. That coach Gerardo"Tata" Martino saw that his team could prosper without Messi for an hour of the game will be a welcomed bonus, particularly as the forward will be needed for the start of Argentina's World Cup qualifying campaign next month.The streets around Red Bull Arena were packed 2½ hours before the match, filled with dozens of scalpers and people selling unlicensed Messi jerseys. A simulcast of the game was scheduled on a videoboard in Times Square.
And it was Gomez who put Miami ahead with his first goal in Miami pink. After Alba's free kick had been half-cleared, Noah Allen sent the ball back into the box and Gomez was left free to finish into the bottom corner of the net.
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