(Live football) - On a day when Lionel Messi was sidelined due to injury, Inter Miami managed a tense 1-1 draw against DC United in the 2025 MLS season.
On the morning of August 24 (Vietnam time), Inter Miami visited the last-place team DC United in the 2025 MLS. The match was exciting with a thrilling back-and-forth scoreline, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Right after the kickoff, the home team DC United unexpectedly took the lead. In the 13th minute, Hopkins skillfully maneuvered inside the penalty area and fired a sharp angled shot to open the scoring for the hosts.
Inter Miami was dominated by DC United in the first half (Photo: MLS).
The early goal boosted DC United’s confidence, while Inter Miami struggled to organize their attacks. The visitors missed key players like Messi and Alba, causing their play to stall. In the 34th minute, their goal was nearly breached again if DC United’s player had been more accurate. The first half ended with DC United leading 1-0.
In the second half, Inter Miami pushed forward strongly. At the 49th minute, Ryan Sailor missed a great chance to equalize as his header inside the box went wide. At the 63rd minute, the pink-clad team finally celebrated. From a corner kick, Rodrigo De Paul delivered a precise pass to Baltasar Rodríguez, who scored a beautiful long-range shot into the top corner, leveling the score at 1-1.
Baltasar Rodríguez scored a stunning equalizer for Inter Miami (photo: MLS).
In the final minutes, Inter Miami continued to create pressure. At the 81st minute, Benjamín Cremaschi took a narrow-angle shot but it flew over the crossbar. DC United responded with several counterattacks, but neither side could capitalize. The match concluded with a dramatic 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.
This result gave Inter Miami 46 points, placing them 5th in the Western Conference standings, 8 points behind the leaders but still with 3 games in hand. This is an opportunity for coach Javier Mascherano’s team to keep chasing the MLS title this season.
Live commentary of DC United vs Inter Miami at 06:30 today, 24/08, part of the USA: MLS competition.
Historically, the two teams have met 10 times. Their most recent encounter was on May 19, 2024, ending with Inter Miami 1 - 0 DC United.
Regarding form, in the last 5 meetings, DC United won 1, drew 1, and lost 3, while Inter Miami won 3, drew 1, and lost 1.
Pre-match news: the official lineups for DC United and Inter Miami will be updated 30 minutes before kickoff.
Starting Lineup
DC United Coach: Weiler R.
4-3-3
13. Barraza
12. Antley
3. Bartlett
15. Rowles
28. Schnegg
10. Gabriel Pirani
4. Peltola
23. Servania
22. Herrera
25. Hopkins
77. Kijima
21. Allende
14. Picault
8. Segovia
30. Cremaschi
6. Aviles
41. Ruiz
32. Allen
2. Lujan
15. Sailor
57. Weigandt
34. Rios
Inter Miami Coach: Mascherano J.
4-2-3-1
Substitutes
14
Badji
18
Dodson
24
Farr
1
Kim
17
Murrell
7
Peglow
8
Stroud
16
Tubbs
44
Zouhir
42
Bright
5
Busquets
7
de Paul
37
Falcon Picart
17
Fray
81
Morales
11
Rodriguez
9
Suarez
25
Yarbrough Story
Coaches
Weiler R.
Mascherano J.
1.15
Expected Goals (xG)
0.62
29%
Possession
71%
11
Total Shots
14
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Dangerous Chances
0
5
Corner Kicks
8
69% (183/264)
Passing Accuracy
88% (577/654)
2
Yellow Cards
2
90+6': Full time!!! Both teams draw 1-1.
81': No goal
Benjamín Cremaschi (Inter Miami) took a right-footed shot from a tight angle on the right side but the ball went over. The chance was created by Luis Suárez.
63': GOAL! Inter Miami equalizes 1-1
Baltasar Rodríguez scored with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, placing the ball into the top right corner. Rodrigo De Paul assisted with a cross following a corner kick.
49': Missed chance
Ryan Sailor (Inter Miami) just missed a great opportunity. His header from the center of the box went wide to the top left corner. The chance came from a precise cross by Benjamín Cremaschi from a corner kick.
SECOND HALF STARTS!!!
45+3': END OF FIRST HALF
Inter Miami trails 0-1 after the first 45 minutes.
34': Struggling for Inter Miami
With many key players absent, Inter Miami appeared very confused in trying to break down DC United’s defense. The pink team almost conceded another goal if the home side’s player had converted the chance.
13': GOAL, 1-0 for DC United
Hopkins skillfully maneuvered inside the box before firing a diagonal shot that found the net against Inter Miami.
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