6 – 4
“Milan Iloski doubled Philadelphia's lead from the penalty spot after Dayne St. Clair was booked for fouling him in the area, leaving Inter Miami in an early crisis at 0-2 inside ten minutes.”
Pivotal“Germán Berterame levelled at 3-3 with a composed finish from the centre of the box, converting a Lionel Messi through ball to complete Miami's comeback from 0-3 down and swing momentum decisively back toward the hosts.”
Pivotal“Luis Suárez put Inter Miami ahead for the first time at 4-3, tapping in from close range after Andre Blake had denied De Paul's effort — only for Philadelphia to immediately equalise from the spot in stoppage time.”
Pivotal“VAR awarded Philadelphia a stoppage-time penalty for a Sergio Reguilón handball, and Iloski coolly converted to make it 4-4 — a devastating blow that wiped out Miami's hard-fought lead at the stroke of half-time.”
Pivotal“Suárez completed his hat-trick on the counter-attack, steering a close-range left-footed finish into the left corner from a Berterame assist to finally break Philadelphia's resistance and give Miami a 5-4 lead they would not relinquish.”
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Inter Miami
Philadelphia Union
Outstanding performance
Philadelphia Union•AttackerInter Miami survived an extraordinary opening quarter-hour that saw Philadelphia Union race into a two-goal lead — including a penalty after Dayne St. Clair's yellow-card foul — before Germán Berterame and Luis Suárez dragged them level and then in front across a breathless first half. The scoreboard flipped five times before the break, with Milan Iloski's VAR-awarded stoppage-time penalty making it 4-4 and sending both sets of players into the tunnel in near disbelief. Inter Miami's 64% possession and 532 passes told one part of the story, but it was Philadelphia who created more dangerous attacks (67 to 56) and tested the Miami backline repeatedly — the Union ultimately let themselves down in the moments that mattered most in the second half. Suárez's 81st-minute close-range finish off a Berterame assist, exploiting a Philadelphia defensive lapse on the break, proved the decisive blow, before Rodrigo De Paul added gloss with a 90th-minute strike to seal a wild 6-4 final scoreline. The result keeps Inter Miami's title ambitions firmly on track, while Philadelphia will rue an extraordinary collapse from a position of total early dominance.
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Substitution for Philadelphia Union: Finn Sundstrom replaces Frankie Westfield.
Substitution for Philadelphia Union: Philippe Ndinga replaces Bruno Damiani.
assist: Germán Berterame
Goal! Inter Miami CF scores to make it 5-4. Luis Suárez finds the net with a left-footed shot from close range into the left corner, assisted by Germán Berterame after a quick break.
Germán Berterame from Inter Miami CF attempts a shot with his right foot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Andre Blake of Philadelphia Union in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Mateo Silvetti.
Ben Bender's shot for Philadelphia Union is blocked. He attempted a left-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Frankie Westfield.
New attacking attempt. Alejandro Bedoya of Philadelphia Union heads the ball from the center of the box, but Dayne St. Clair of Inter Miami CF saves it in the top right corner. The assist comes from Milan Iloski's cross.
Danley Jean JacquesYellow CardDanley Jean Jacques of Philadelphia Union receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ian Fray of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Danley Jean Jacques of Philadelphia Union.
Foul committed by Frankie Westfield of Philadelphia Union.
Mateo Silvetti of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Inter Miami CF. Luis Suárez is offside.
Bruno Damiani of Philadelphia Union had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box high and wide to the right. The assist came from Ben Bender, who provided the cross.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Luján of Inter Miami CF.
Bruno Damiani of Philadelphia Union won a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Inter Miami CF: Mateo Silvetti replaces Lionel Messi.
Rodrigo De Paul from Inter Miami CF hits the bar with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Germán Berterame.
Offside called against Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray is offside.
Missed chance. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF took a left-footed shot from a difficult position and long distance on the left after a free kick.
Substitution for Inter Miami CF: Facundo Mura replaces Sergio Reguilón.
Substitution for Inter Miami CF: David Ayala replaces Telasco Segovia.
Substitution for Philadelphia Union: Jeremy Rafanello replaces Geiner Martínez.
Substitution for Philadelphia Union: Alejandro Bedoya replaces Cavan Sullivan.
Handball by Geiner Martínez of Philadelphia Union.
New attacking attempt. Yannick Bright of Inter Miami CF takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Andre Blake of Philadelphia Union, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Lionel Messi.
Foul committed by Danley Jean Jacques of Philadelphia Union.
Luis Suárez of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in the attacking area.
Sergio Reguilón of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Cavan Sullivan of Philadelphia Union committed a foul.
Offside called against Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is offside.
Substitution for Philadelphia Union: Ezekiel Alladoh replaces Augustín Anello.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Luján of Inter Miami CF.
Augustín Anello of Philadelphia Union won a free kick in defense.
Yannick Bright of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Bruno Damiani of Philadelphia Union.
Milan Iloski of Philadelphia Union won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Micael for Inter Miami CF.
Luis Suárez from Inter Miami CF misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. Lionel Messi provided the assist following a fast break.
Sergio ReguilónYellow CardSergio Reguilón of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card for a foul.
Sergio Reguilón commits a foul on Inter Miami CF.
Cavan Sullivan of Philadelphia Union won a free kick in an attacking position.
Lionel Messi's shot from the center of the box is blocked. Sergio Reguilón provided the assist.
Missed chance. Ian Fray of Inter Miami CF headed the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF after being conceded by Jovan Lukic.
Foul committed by Sergio Reguilón against Inter Miami CF.
Bruno Damiani of Philadelphia Union won a free kick on the right wing.
The second half starts with the match tied at 4-4.
The first half ends with Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union tied at 4-4.
Foul committed by Bruno Damiani of the Philadelphia Union.
Rodrigo De Paul of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in an attacking position.
Geiner Martínez from Philadelphia Union missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box to the left. Augustín Anello provided the assist.
Missed chance. Augustín Anello from Philadelphia Union shot with his left foot from the left side of the box but missed.
Telasco SegoviaYellow CardTelasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card.
Frankie Westfield of Philadelphia Union won a free kick on the right wing.
Frankie Westfield of Philadelphia Union won a free kick on the right wing.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Milan Iloski scores for Philadelphia Union with a right-footed shot. The match remains 4-4, and Philadelphia Union now have 1 penalty scored.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Philadelphia Union.
Sergio Reguilón of Inter Miami CF concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Cavan Sullivan's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Milan Iloski provided the assist.
Milan Iloski of Philadelphia Union makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but Dayne St. Clair, the goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Cavan Sullivan.
New attacking attempt. Augustín Anello of Philadelphia Union takes a right-footed shot from a difficult position on the left, but it's saved in the right corner. The assist comes from Jovan Lukic.
Offside called against Philadelphia Union. Augustín Anello is offside.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 9 minutes of added time.
Goal! Luis Suárez scores for Inter Miami CF with a right-footed shot from a few meters to the center of the goal. The match score is now 4-3.
New attacking attempt. Rodrigo De Paul of Inter Miami CF has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Andre Blake of Philadelphia Union. The assist was provided by Lionel Messi.
Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF after a concession by Bruno Damiani.
New attacking attempt. Augustín Anello from Philadelphia Union takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Dayne St. Clair of Inter Miami CF.
assist: Lionel Messi
Goal! Germán Berterame scores for Inter Miami CF with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Lionel Messi's through ball. The match is now 3-3.
Milan Iloski of Philadelphia Union won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF.
Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF after a concession by Andre Blake.
Ian FrayYellow CardIan Fray of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded to Inter Miami CF after Jovan Lukic concedes.
There's a delay in the match due to an injury to Nathan Harriel of the Philadelphia Union.
Frankie Westfield of Philadelphia Union missed a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The assist came from Milan Iloski, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Philadelphia Union after Micael concedes.
Ian Fray of Inter Miami CF commits a foul.
Ben Bender of Philadelphia Union was awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Bruno Damiani's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami CF.
Cavan Sullivan of Philadelphia Union won a free kick on the right wing.
assist: Ian Fray
Goal! Luis Suárez scores for Inter Miami CF with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner. The score is now Inter Miami CF 2, Philadelphia Union 3, with an assist from Ian Fray.
Missed chance. Lionel Messi from Inter Miami CF shot with his left foot from the center of the box.
Jovan LukićYellow CardJovan Lukic of Philadelphia Union receives a yellow card for a foul.
Gonzalo Luján of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
Ian Fray of Inter Miami CF won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Ben Bender of Philadelphia Union.
Goal! Philadelphia Union lead 3-1 after Bruno Damiani scores with a left-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal.
Frankie Westfield of Philadelphia Union attempts a shot with his right foot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by Dayne St. Clair, the goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF. The assist came from Augustín Anello.
Offside called against Philadelphia Union. Augustín Anello is offside.
Danley Jean Jacques of Philadelphia Union won a free kick in defense.
Sergio Reguilón commits a foul against Inter Miami CF.
Geiner MartínezYellow CardGeiner Martínez from Philadelphia Union receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in the attacking area.
Fouled by Geiner Martínez of Philadelphia Union.
Goal! Inter Miami CF 1, Philadelphia Union 2. Germán Berterame scores for Inter Miami CF with a right-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Lionel Messi.
Germán Berterame of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in the attacking area.
assist: Lionel Messi
Danley Jean Jacques of Philadelphia Union commits a foul.
Goal! Milan Iloski scores for Philadelphia Union with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match stands at Inter Miami CF 0, Philadelphia Union 2.
Dayne St. Clair of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card for a foul.
Goal! Milan Iloski scores for Philadelphia Union with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match score is now Inter Miami CF 0, Philadelphia Union 2.
Dayne St. Clair of Inter Miami CF receives a yellow card for a foul.
Penalty awarded to Philadelphia Union as Milan Iloski is fouled in the penalty area.
Penalty conceded by Dayne St. Clair of Inter Miami CF for a foul in the penalty area.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gonzalo Luján from Inter Miami CF.
Foul committed by Augustín Anello of Philadelphia Union.
Gonzalo Luján of Inter Miami CF won a free kick in defense.
New attacking attempt. Germán Berterame of Inter Miami CF has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Andre Blake of Philadelphia Union, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Telasco Segovia with a through ball.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Nathan Harriel of Philadelphia Union.
Foul committed by Germán Berterame of Inter Miami CF.
Geiner Martínez of Philadelphia Union won a free kick in defense.
assist: Frankie Westfield
Goal! Philadelphia Union takes the lead 1-0 with Milan Iloski scoring from close range with his right foot into the left corner, assisted by Frankie Westfield's header.
Milan Iloski of Philadelphia Union missed a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The assist was provided by Bruno Damiani, also with a header.
Corner awarded to Philadelphia Union after a concession by Sergio Reguilón.
Inter Miami welcome Philadelphia Union to Chase Stadium on Sunday in a clash that couldn't be more contrasting in form and ambition. The reigning MLS Cup champions sit second in the East and are chasing Nashville SC at the top, while a beleaguered Union side desperately need points to escape the basement. With Lionel Messi leading a red-hot attack that has scored 33 goals this season, home fans are expecting a show.
