Inter Miami lets go of a 2-goal lead and draws with Palmeiras; both advance
At the close/ FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Inter Miami lets go of a 2-goal lead and draws with Palmeiras; both advance
▲ Argentine Lionel Messi, who turns 39 this Tuesday, created several offensive opportunities, but could not score, in the tie between Inter Miami and Palmeiras of Brazil, in a Group A match. Photo AFP
From the Editorial Staff
La Jornada Newspaper, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, p. a34
Inter Miami squandered a two-goal lead and had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras, who consolidated their lead in Group A of the Club World Cup.
The team led by Argentine Lionel Messi dominated much of the match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, but was unable to hold onto its advantage against a fierce opponent who battled until the final minute. Both teams advanced to the round of 16.
From the start of the game, Inter came out pressing in all areas of the pitch; however, Palmeiras left nothing to chance and stood firm in defense.
Tadeo Allende scored Miami's 1-0 lead. The Argentine striker burst from midfield, took on a defender, and faced and outwitted goalkeeper Weverton Pereira to send the ball into the net.
In the 64th minute, Uruguayan Luis Suárez controlled a good pass, took aim, and fired a shot to increase Inter's lead to 2-0.
Just when it looked like Miami would take the win, Paulinho appeared, reducing the deficit to 2-1. In the 87th minute, Mauricio Magalhães equalized with a shot that goalkeeper Óscar Ustari couldn't keep out.
Messi, who turns 39 today, had numerous opportunities but couldn't score despite the crowd chanting his name throughout the match.
The Argentine and the Garzas will face Paris Saint-Germain next Sunday in Atlanta. There will be a Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro match on Saturday, with Palmeiras facing Botafogo, the reigning Copa Libertadores champion.
Al Ahly surprises Porto and both are eliminated
Martín Anselmi's Porto and Al Ahly enjoyed a goal-scoring display in their Club World Cup group stage match, drawing 4-4. However, both teams were eliminated.
At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the African team stunned the favorites and took the lead three times. However, the Portuguese managed to recover possession and salvage the tie.
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