Inter Miami Ends Columbus Crew’s Road Winning Streak Despite Missing Star Players

Despite missing key players Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, the Columbus Crew faced off against Inter Miami in a challenging match that ended in a 2-1 victory for Miami, halting the Crew’s impressive MLS road winning streak.

Inter Miami, deprived of their star duo due to their Copa America commitments, managed to secure the win with goals from Ian Fray and Leo Campana within the first 21 minutes of the game. Fray, returning from a season-ending ACL injury suffered in July 2023, made an impactful comeback by opening the scoring for Miami.

The Crew fought back valiantly with Cucho Hernandez finding the net in the 40th minute to narrow the gap, but ultimately couldn’t complete the comeback, allowing Inter Miami to emerge victorious.

This defeat marks the end of the Crew’s impressive four-game winning streak on the road in the MLS, a setback after their previous run of success.

During the match, several substitutions were made by both teams, with players like Marino Hinestroza, Yaw Yeboah, Shanyder Borgelin, and Ryan Sailor seeing game time for their respective teams.

Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte put on a solid performance, facing six shots on goal and making four crucial saves to keep the Crew in contention throughout the game.

Despite their efforts, Columbus couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities, with Miami’s defense proving resilient and securing the important win.

Heading into the match, the absence of Messi and Suarez was felt by both teams, adding an extra layer of challenge to the encounter.

The game was played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with fans witnessing an intense battle between two determined sides looking to secure valuable points in the MLS standings.

With Inter Miami coming out on top on this occasion, it sets the stage for future matchups between these two competitive franchises in the league.