Lionel Messi scored in his 100th appearance for Inter Miami, but his effort could not stop a dramatic collapse as Orlando City won 4-3. The match took place at Miami’s new stadium, where fans expected a historic victory that quickly turned into disappointment.
Inter Miami started strongly and built an early 3-0 lead, with Ian Fray scoring in the fourth minute and Telasco Segovia adding another goal in the 25th minute. Messi then extended the lead in the 33rd minute with a precise curling strike from outside the penalty area.
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However, Orlando City responded with relentless pressure and gradually shifted momentum in their favor. Martin Ojeda led the comeback by scoring three crucial goals, starting with a powerful long-range strike in the 39th minute to reduce the deficit.
Furthermore, Ojeda continued his brilliant performance in the second half by scoring again in the 68th minute and later converting a penalty in the 79th minute. His equalizer completed a remarkable hat-trick that stunned the home crowd.
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Finally, Tyrese Spicer sealed the victory for Orlando City during injury time, finishing a fast counterattack with a composed strike between the goalkeeper’s legs. The dramatic winner completed one of the most memorable comebacks of the season.
As a result, Inter Miami suffered their second defeat of the season despite a strong start, while Orlando City gained a significant morale-boosting victory. The match highlighted defensive weaknesses and raised concerns about Miami’s ability to maintain leads under pressure.