Inter Miami 3:2 Chicago Fire — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Preston Plambeck's 87th-minute strike settled a 3-2 win for Inter Miami CF over Chicago Fire, with Maren Haile-Selassie the standout player on the losing side as the result sets up a trip to CF Montreal on 25 July. The match was a chaotic MLS encounter that saw four different scorers and a lead change hands twice.

Chicago took an early lead through Rocco Rios Novo in the 18th minute, but Luis Suárez equalised for Inter Miami in the 27th minute before putting them ahead with a second goal just after half-time, assisted by Germán Berterame in the 51st minute. Puso Dithejane pulled Chicago level in the 67th minute from Haile-Selassie's assist, only for Plambeck to snatch the winner three minutes from time.

Chicago controlled the game statistically, holding 56% possession and registering the only shot of the match, yet Inter Miami won on pure efficiency despite being outplayed. Haile-Selassie earned a match-high rating of 8.64 as a midfielder despite not scoring. CheckLive's model rated Inter Miami marginally ahead and the result confirmed that prediction, though the live flow suggested Chicago were the better side. Next up for Inter Miami is a visit to CF Montreal.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire?

Inter Miami CF 3-2 Chicago Fire (MLS).

Who scored?

Rocco Rios Novo (18') for Chicago Fire; Luis Suárez (27') for Inter Miami CF; Luis Suárez (51', assist Germán Berterame) for Inter Miami CF; Puso Dithejane (67', assist Maren Haile-Selassie) for Chicago Fire; Preston Plambeck (87') for Inter Miami CF.

Was Inter Miami CF's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire?

Yellow cards: Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire); Sergio Reguilón (Inter Miami CF).

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