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“Lionel Messi converts penalty after VAR review confirms Yannick Bright's foul”
Pivotal“Germán Berterame doubles Miami's lead with close-range header from Silvetti cross”
Pivotal“Substitute Darren Yapi completes stunning Rapids comeback to level at 2-2”
Pivotal“Messi restores Miami's lead with clinical finish from right side of the box”
Pivotal“Yannick Bright receives red card for argument as Rapids' frustration boils over”
Colorado Rapids
Inter Miami
Outstanding performance
Inter Miami•AttackerInter Miami delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing to overcome Colorado Rapids 3-2 despite being thoroughly outplayed for large portions of the match. Lionel Messi proved decisive with two goals, including the winner 11 minutes from time, as Miami capitalized on their limited chances with ruthless efficiency. The Rapids dominated possession (62%) and created more big chances, but their wastefulness in front of goal proved costly when substitute Darren Yapi briefly leveled the match after coming on. This result maintains Miami's title race ambitions while leaving Colorado struggling near the bottom of the table, their dominance in play offering little consolation for another frustrating defeat.
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Inter Miami CF wins a corner after Georgi Minoungou concedes.
Jackson TravisYellow CardJackson Travis of the Colorado Rapids receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Jackson Travis of the Colorado Rapids.
Dante Sealy's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Rob Holding provided the assist.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card for a foul.
Fouled by Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF.
Jackson Travis of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in an attacking position.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Offside called against Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is offside.
Substitution for Inter Miami CF: Alexander Shaw replaces Telasco Segovia.
Substitution for Colorado Rapids: Alex Harris replaces Josh Atencio.
Darren Yapi of the Colorado Rapids missed a header from close range, shooting to the left. The assist came from Dante Sealy, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Colorado Rapids after Dániel Pintér concedes.
Dante Sealy's left-footed shot from a difficult position and long distance on the right is blocked.
Yannick BrightRed CardYannick Bright from Inter Miami CF receives a red card.
Telasco SegoviaYellow CardTelasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card.
Dante Sealy of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Foul committed by Dániel Pintér of Inter Miami CF.
Jackson Travis of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Georgi Minoungou from Colorado Rapids had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. Rafael Navarro provided the assist.
Substitution for Colorado Rapids: Dante Sealy replaces Paxten Aaronson.
Foul committed by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Wayne Frederick of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
assist: Rodrigo De Paul
Goal! Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami CF with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box. The score is now Colorado Rapids 2, Inter Miami CF 3.
Fouled by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Darren Yapi of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF takes a left-footed shot from outside the box on a free kick, but it goes just wide of the top left corner.
Lucas HerringtonYellow CardLucas Herrington of the Colorado Rapids receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Rafael Navarro of the Colorado Rapids.
Yannick Bright of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in the attacking area.
Darren Yapi's shot from the center of the box is blocked. Rafael Navarro provided the assist.
Foul committed by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Darren Yapi of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Yannick Bright of Inter Miami CF.
Kosi Thompson from the Colorado Rapids won a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Inter Miami CF: Dániel Pintér replaces Gonzalo Luján.
Substitution for Inter Miami CF: Noah Allen replaces Mateo Silvetti due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mateo Silvetti of Inter Miami CF.
Wayne FrederickYellow CardWayne Frederick of the Colorado Rapids receives a yellow card for a foul.
Wayne Frederick of the Colorado Rapids commits a foul.
Mateo Silvetti of Inter Miami CF won a free kick on the right wing.
assist: Lucas Herrington
Goal! The score is now 2-2 as Darren Yapi scores for Colorado Rapids with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box to the center of the goal, assisted by Lucas Herrington's through ball.
Georgi Minoungou's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Paxten Aaronson.
Substitution for Colorado Rapids: Darren Yapi replaces Hamzat Ojediran.
Micael from Inter Miami CF had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just wide of the top right corner. The assist came from Facundo Mura, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF after Kosi Thompson concedes.
assist: Wayne Frederick
Goal! Colorado Rapids 1, Inter Miami CF 2. Rafael Navarro scores for Colorado Rapids with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Wayne Frederick.
Foul committed by Paxten Aaronson of the Colorado Rapids.
Facundo Mura of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Maximiliano Falcón of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Georgi Minoungou of the Colorado Rapids.
Fouled by Facundo Mura of Inter Miami CF.
Paxten Aaronson of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in the attacking area.
Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Josh Atencio of Colorado Rapids attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Dayne St. Clair, the goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF, saves it in the center of the goal.
New attacking attempt. Josh Atencio from Colorado Rapids takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
Wayne Frederick of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Luján of Inter Miami CF.
Foul committed by Micael - Inter Miami CF.
Rafael Navarro of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
The second half begins with the score at Colorado Rapids 0, Inter Miami CF 2.
The first half ends with Colorado Rapids 0, Inter Miami CF 2.
assist: Mateo Silvetti
Goal! Inter Miami CF leads 2-0 against Colorado Rapids. Germán Berterame scores with a header from close range to the high center of the goal, assisted by Mateo Silvetti's cross.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Hamzat Ojediran from Colorado Rapids shot with his right foot from the right side of the box but missed to the left. Rafael Navarro provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Inter Miami CF is called offside. Mateo Silvetti is in an offside position.
Mateo Silvetti of Inter Miami CF won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Jackson Travis of the Colorado Rapids.
Germán Berterame of Inter Miami CF had a missed chance, heading the ball from the right side of the six-yard box just wide of the top left corner. The assist came from Lionel Messi, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF after Jackson Travis concedes.
Wayne Frederick from the Colorado Rapids misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high.
New attacking attempt. Paxten Aaronson of Colorado Rapids takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Dayne St. Clair, the goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF. The assist came from Kosi Thompson.
Foul committed by Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF.
Lucas Herrington of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Rodrigo De Paul from Inter Miami CF won a free kick in the attacking area.
Fouled by Hamzat Ojediran of the Colorado Rapids.
Paxten Aaronson of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF.
Wayne Frederick of the Colorado Rapids is flagged for offside.
Kosi Thompson of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Corner awarded to Colorado Rapids after a concession by Rodrigo De Paul.
MicaelYellow CardMicael of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card for a foul.
Rafael Navarro of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick on the right wing.
Micael commits a foul against Inter Miami CF.
Missed chance. Paxten Aaronson of Colorado Rapids shot with his right foot from the right side of the box but missed to the left. Rafael Navarro provided the assist.
Rodrigo De PaulYellow CardRodrigo De Paul of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card.
Mateo Silvetti fouled a player from Inter Miami CF.
Jackson Travis of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Kosi Thompson of the Colorado Rapids commits a foul.
Maximiliano Falcón of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Paxten Aaronson of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in an attacking position.
Fouled by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Goal! Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami CF with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The score is now Colorado Rapids 0, Inter Miami CF 1.
Josh AtencioYellow CardJosh Atencio of the Colorado Rapids receives a yellow card for a foul.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Inter Miami CF.
Inter Miami CF has been awarded a penalty after Yannick Bright was fouled in the penalty area.
Josh Atencio of the Colorado Rapids concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Foul committed by Micael for Inter Miami CF.
Rafael Navarro of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Georgi Minoungou of the Colorado Rapids.
Gonzalo Luján of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Wayne Frederick of the Colorado Rapids missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box to the left.
Josh Atencio from the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in an attacking position.
Josh Atencio of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in the attacking area.
Georgi Minoungou of the Colorado Rapids won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Germán Berterame of Inter Miami CF.
Corner awarded to Colorado Rapids after Maximiliano Falcón concedes.
The first half begins.
Colorado Rapids celebrate their 30th anniversary at Empower Field at Mile High against defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami, who are in turmoil following coach Javier Mascherano's shocking resignation. Both teams sit level on 12 points but Inter Miami's defensive vulnerabilities (12 goals conceded) could be exposed by the Rapids' home advantage on this historic occasion.
