Suárez scores twice off the bench as Miami ends United’s unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 win at Audi Field.
But Inter Miami also employs Luis Suárez, Messi’s former running mate at FC Barcelona. And in a second half in which the visitors did not seem to miss their Argentine mastermind, Suárez scored twice as a substitute during a 3-1 victory that delighted hundreds of spectators donning Barcelona, Argentina and Miami Messi shirts.
“Look, it doesn’t matter if Messi is not here,” Lesesne said. “This is a good side and any good side will punish you if you make mistakes and don’t punish them. I felt like we did enough in the beginning to be on top but not throughout the course of 90 minutes.” Bono ensured a halftime tie by making a slight kick save on Robert Taylor’s bid, which then caromed off the near post.Advertisement
The go-ahead goal began with controversy at the other end, when Miami defender Tomás Avilés’s hand appeared to make contact with the ball in the box. Play continued. Miami countered. Campana crossed to Suárez charging down the middle for a sliding finish.Lesesne said he did not get a good look at the potential handball. He was more concerned with United’s positioning on the opportunity.
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