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Inter Miami and San Jose Earthquakes served up an entertaining six-goal spectacle on Tuesday night, ending in a 3-3 draw at PayPal Park in California. The match had everything—an explosive start, end-to-end action, and a sprinkle of Messi magic.
It took Inter Miami less than a minute to get on the scoreboard. Defender Maximiliano Falcón opened the scoring just 35 seconds in, marking his first goal for the club in emphatic fashion.
But San Jose weren’t rattled. In fact, they hit back just two minutes later through Cristian Arango, who calmly slotted home to level things up. The Earthquakes then pushed ahead in the 37th minute with a composed finish from Beau Leroux. And just before halftime, Ian Harkes added a third, giving the hosts a 3-2 lead going into the break.
Allende Answers Back — Twice
One of Inter Miami’s standout performers on the night was Tadeo Allende, who struck twice. His first goal came just before halftime, helping Miami stay in the contest. But it was his second goal in the 52nd minute—set up by a clever pass from Lionel Messi—that really turned heads.
Messi may not have scored, but the Argentine maestro was heavily involved throughout. He controlled the tempo, picked out passes with ease, and created multiple chances, including the crucial assist to Allende that made it 3-3.
What the Coaches Said
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano praised his team’s spirit after the game.
“It’s never easy going away and coming back like that,” he said. “Messi’s quality speaks for itself, and Allende continues to show why he’s so important for us.”
By the Numbers
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Possession: Inter Miami 59.9% – San Jose 40.1%
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Shots on Target: 5 each
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Total Shots: San Jose 13 – Inter Miami 10
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Corners: San Jose 7 – Inter Miami 2
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Yellow Cards: San Jose 3 – Inter Miami 1
The result leaves both teams with plenty to reflect on. For Miami, the draw feels like a missed opportunity, but also a sign of resilience—especially with a key fixture coming up.
What’s Next for Inter Miami?
All eyes now turn to the FIFA Club World Cup, where Inter Miami will face Egyptian giants Al Ahly on June 14. It’s a historic moment for the club—and with Messi pulling the strings, anything feels possible.
