Inter Miami Advances to CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 with 3-1 Victory Over Sporting Kansas City
Inter Miami secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One series, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 4-1 aggregate score. The match, held at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, saw Inter Miami dominate early with three first-half goals, effectively sealing the outcome before halftime.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from Luis Suarez to volley the ball into the net. Messi’s goal extended Inter Miami’s aggregate lead to 2-0. Rookie Tadeo Allende added a second goal just before halftime (45’+1), assisted by Jordi Alba, while Suarez netted the third (45’+3) after capitalizing on a defensive error. Sporting Kansas City’s Memo Rodríguez scored a consolation goal in the 63rd minute, but it was too little, too late.
Inter Miami’s defense remained solid throughout, limiting Sporting KC’s opportunities and maintaining control of the game. Messi was substituted in the 68th minute, with the team comfortably ahead. The victory sets up a Round of 16 clash against Jamaican league champions Cavalier FC, with the first leg scheduled for March 6 at Chase Stadium.
Sporting Kansas City, which entered the match trailing 1-0 on aggregate, struggled to generate consistent offense and failed to mount a comeback. The loss marks the end of their CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign, while Inter Miami continues its pursuit of continental glory.
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