Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Inter Miami had to settle for a 1-1 draw against the former club Lionel Messi Newell’s Old Boys in a trial match at DRV PNK Stadium, Florida, Friday (16/2).
The Inter Miami vs Newell’s Old Boy duel was interesting from the early minutes. Both teams produced dangerous opportunities in the first half.
Inter Miami coach Tata Martino fielded Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as starters. The collaboration between the two presented a dangerous threat.
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Suarez had one of the best chances midway through the first half. Suarez tried to catch Messi’s through ball but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos who performed brilliantly.
Messi also received applause from the audience thanks to his great individual action in the 31st minute. He managed to outwit five opposing players before firing a left-footed shot. Unfortunately, the ball still narrowly deviated from the side of the goal even though goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos had stopped moving.
Previously, the visiting team also had a golden opportunity in the 29th minute through the action of Ignacio Ramirez. However, Ramirez’s shot was blocked by Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender.
The goalless score lasted until the break.
Inter Miami finally managed to break the deadlock in the 64th minute, shortly after Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were withdrawn.
Shanyder Borgelin’s header using Robert Taylor’s corner kick successfully beat Newell’s Old Boys’ goal 1-0.
Inter Miami almost doubled their lead in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, Campana’s left footed shot in the penalty box was blocked by Hoyos.
Three minutes later, Newell’s Old Boys managed to score a goal back. Franco Diaz was able to take advantage of a back line error before successfully hitting the ball into Miami’s goal.
Both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw until the end.
Line Up Inter Miami vs Newell,s Old Boys:
Inter Miami XI: Drake Callender (GK); Jordi Alba, DeAndre Yedlin, Nicolas Freire, Tomas Aviles, David Ruiz, Julian Gressel, Yannick Bright, Lionel Messi, Diego Gomez, Luis Suarez
Newell’s Old Boys XI: Lucas Holes (GK); Leonel Vangioni, Ian Glavinovich, August Schott, Brian Calderara, Ever Banega, Julian Fernandez, Pablo Javier Perez, Brian Aguirre, William Balzi, Ignacio Ramirez.
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