Sunday, May 16, 2021

Inter Miami CF Spoil FC Cincinnati

     Inter Miami CF stopped a three-game winless streak with a 3-2 win over FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on Sunday. It was the first Major League Soccer game ever played in the new facility,
     In the first half, Inter Miami CF jumped to a 1-0 lead during the seventh minute of play. Gregore made a cross came from the right side of the field and Brek Shea volleyed the ball in with the right foot from five yards away. It was the first goal ever scored at TQL Stadium. 
     It became 2-0 for Inter Miami CF in the 37th minute. Federico Higuain backheeled a lead pass with his right foot. Gonzalo Higuain dribbled the ball into the middle of the box and placed a soft left-footed shot from 16 yards out. It was Higuain's third tally this season.
     FC Cincinnati scored in the 59th minute and closed the gap to 2-1. Alvaro Barreal got behind the defense and chipped a 17-yard shot over the goaltender with his left leg. 
     In the 79th minute, FC Cincinnati tied the contest 2-2. Luciano Acosts took a corner kick from the left side and Nick Hagglund headed the ball into the top let corner of the net from seven yards away. 
     It was answered back quickly by Inter Miami CF during the 85th minute. Lewis Morgan centered the ball from the right side of the box and Higuain pushed in a right-footed shot from six yards out for his second goal of the game and 5th MLS career goal. 

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