{"id":2476,"date":"2024-09-22T10:23:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T04:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/?p=2476"},"modified":"2024-09-22T10:24:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T04:54:15","slug":"new-york-city-fc-1-1-inter-miami-messis-magic-not-enough-as-record-hopes-hang-in-the-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/new-york-city-fc-1-1-inter-miami-messis-magic-not-enough-as-record-hopes-hang-in-the-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City FC 1-1 Inter Miami: Messi’s Magic Not Enough as Record Hopes Hang in the Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inter Miami<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s quest for the Major League Soccer (MLS) single-season points record took a major blow on Saturday as New York City FC snatched a last-gasp equalizer at Yankee Stadium. Despite a stellar setup from Lionel Messi<\/strong> to Leonardo Campana<\/strong>, which had put Miami ahead, James Sands<\/strong>\u2019s late header rescued a point for the home side.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This draw leaves Inter Miami with 64 points from 30 games, meaning they need nearly perfect results in their last four fixtures to either equal or surpass New England Revolution\u2019s 2021 record of 73 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: A Lively Messi and Missed Chances for New York City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the opening whistle, Lionel Messi<\/strong> was as electric as ever, almost finding the back of the net just four minutes in. His free-kick from just outside the area had New York City FC<\/strong> goalkeeper scrambling, but it narrowly missed the target. Miami seemed to be dictating the early pace, but the hosts quickly found their rhythm and began creating threatening opportunities of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago Rodriguez<\/strong> was at the heart of New York City\u2019s best moments, with his 11th-minute free-kick rattling off the post, leaving Miami’s defense scrambling. Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender<\/strong> found himself busy early on, trying to contain the waves of attacks from New York. If not for some erratic finishing from Keaton Parks<\/strong>, who missed a golden opportunity in the 47th minute, the hosts could have easily found themselves leading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NYCFC equalize against Inter Miami at the death \ud83e\udee2

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@newyorkcityfc<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/0nfVLWZIYf<\/a><\/p>— The Unfiltered Football Podcast (@football_t95805) September 21, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>