San José, CA – May 15, 2025 – In a button Major League Soccer (MLS) Collide PayPal Park” Inter Miami and San José earthquakes Fought for a dramatic 3-3 Drawwith Tadeo Allende Stealing the care center with an orthopedic device. The game, which marked Lionel Messi’s first appearance in the Bay areawas played in front of a Crowd sold or 18,000With fans aligned hours before the beginning to see the Argentine superstar.
The beginning of Lightning-Fast establishes the tone
Inter Miami did not waste time making an impact, noting alone 34 seconds In the party—The fastest goal in the MLS this season. A well worked Short corner routine SAW Jordi Alba Deliver a cross cross in the painting, where Maximiliano Falcón Taller rose to nod with the ball Daniel de Sousa Britto.
However, San José replied 91 seconds laterash Arango de Cristian Capitalized on a defensive miscue to place the tie. The high press of the forced earthquakes Oscar Ustari In poor authorization, allowing Cristian Espinoza To establish Arango for your Ninth goal of the season.
Magic De Messi and Miami’s defensive problems
Despite the early domain of Miami, San Jose Tok Control in the 37 minutewith Beau Leroux Jumping in a loose ball after Sergio Busquets clearance He fell short. Leroux’s half volley Raffled beyond Ustari, giving earthquakes a 2-1 advantage.
Miami found an equalizer just before half of time, thanks to Messi and Alba telepathic connection. Alba vanished a low crossing in the six -yard box, where Allende He destroyed home his first goal of the night in the 44 minute.
San José was not over yet, he thought. In Detention time” Ian Harkes curled up a precise Left foot shot In the lower corner, sending the hosts to rest with a 3-2 advantage.
Allende hit again while Miami saves a point
Miami was shooting in the second half, and played alone Seven minutes To level the score. Baltasar RodríguezThat had appeared as a substitute, delivered a low cross in the box, where Allende with him for the first timeHitting Britto to do it 3-3.
San José thought they had recovered leadership in the 61 minutesbut Espinoza’s goal was ruled out outside after Ousseni Bouda He was caught beyond the last defender in accumulation.
Messi had a golden opportunity to win it late, but his Stop time effort It was blocked by Britto. Hernán López Then he triggered a last large point shot for San José, ensuring that the points were shared.
Drama after the game: Messi’s frustration boils
After the final whistle, Messi faced the referee about a It is not a late TackleWinning himself Yellow card. San José’s coaching staff had to intervene to avoid receiving a Red dissent.
What follows?
Inter Miami, which now has He avoided defeat in his last seven league games by scoring firstYou will seek to harden your defense after granting Three or more goals in three of his last four games. Meanwhile, San José remains Undefeated in his last three gamesWith Arango continuing his Golden Boot MLS Carry.
This Six goals thriller exhibited Messi’s influence, Allende’s brilliance and San José’s attack fire power. With both teams pressing for playoff places, wait more fireworks in the coming weeks.
