Tuesday night’s match between Inter Miami and San Jose Earthquakes was anything but boring. Honestly, if you like games that keep you on your toes, this was one of them. It ended 3-3, and both teams were going at it the whole time.
The game kicked off with a bang—Inter Miami scored in just 35 seconds. Defender Maximiliano Falcón got his first goal for the club, and it was a big moment for him. But San Jose didn’t let that shake them. Just a couple minutes later, Cristian Arango scored to tie things up. After that, San Jose really stepped it up. Beau Leroux made it 2-1 in the 37th minute with a calm finish, and then right before halftime, Ian Harkes scored again. That gave San Jose a 3-2 lead going into the break. Honestly, it looked like Miami were in trouble.
Allende’s Big Night and Messi’s Quiet Brilliance
While Messi didn’t score, he still played a huge part in the game. His passing, his control, the way he reads the game—it’s all on another level. And one of the players who really benefited from that was Tadeo Allende.
Allende scored twice for Inter Miami. His first goal came just before halftime, keeping the team alive in the match. Then in the 52nd minute, Messi slipped him a perfect pass, and Allende didn’t waste the chance. That goal tied it at 3-3. From there, both teams had chances, but neither could find the winner. Still, Allende’s performance stood out, and you could see how much Messi’s influence helped him.
Coach Mascherano Speaks Out
After the game, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano seemed proud of his squad. He talked about how tough it is to come back like that when you're playing away from home.
He said:
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“It’s not easy coming to a place like this and fighting back.”
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“Messi just brings something special to the pitch.”
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“Allende keeps showing why he’s becoming so important to this team.”
Honestly, it felt like Mascherano was pretty happy with how the team responded, even if they didn’t win.
By the Numbers
Just looking at the stats, it was a pretty even match:
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Possession: Inter Miami had more of the ball (about 60%)
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Shots on target: Both teams had 5
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Total shots: San Jose had more chances (13 vs 10)
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Corners: San Jose 7, Miami 2
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Yellow cards: San Jose 3, Miami 1
So yeah, San Jose had a bit more going forward, but Miami held their own—especially after falling behind.
What’s Next for Inter Miami?
Now the focus shifts to something even bigger—Inter Miami are heading to the FIFA Club World Cup. They’ll be facing Al Ahly from Egypt on June 14. That’s a big deal for the club. It’s their first time in a tournament like this, and with Messi leading the way, anything could happen.
