Minnesota United rocked the inter miami – minnesota fixture on Saturday. Allianz Field saw MNUFC dominate Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-1. The result leaves Minnesota alone in second place in the MLS Western Conference just a third into the season.
Eric Ramsay, Minnesota’s young coach, praised his players’ performance. “We defended like an elite team,” he said. “This is a special day for the club.”
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Minnesota required just 33% possession to dismantle Miami. Their first meaningful chance led to a goal from forward Leonardo Campana on the counter. From there, the Loons rarely let up.
- Second Goal Thriller: Anthony Markanich rose to head in a long throw-in seconds before halftime. The 2-0 lead stunned the visitors.
- Robin Lod’s Curler: Early in the second half, Lod curled a strike from outside the box into the top corner, making it 3-1 and cementing Minnesota’s control.
- Own Goal Decider: Marcelo Weigandt’s miscue off a cross sealed a fourth for Minnesota and brought chants of “History over hype” from the Wonderwall supporters.
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Inter Miami slumped to their fourth loss in five matches across competitions. Coach Javier Mascherano admitted his side was vulnerable on transitions and set pieces—exactly how Minnesota struck.
Messi, deployed as a false No. 9 in Luis Suárez’s absence, did score just after halftime. His league tally rose to five goals. Yet even his brilliance could not stem the tide.
Mascherano lamented the defensive lapses. “That third goal finished us,” he said. “It killed our confidence.”
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A Packed Allianz Field Affirms Local Pride
Despite discussions of moving the match to a larger venue, Minnesota stuck with Allianz Field. Club CEO Shari Ballard explained, “This stadium was built for games like this.” The intimate setting resonated with the home crowd, many of whom wore pink Miami shirts but cheered relentlessly for the Loons.
Supporters’ sections displayed a pregame tifo: “History over hype / Culture over cash.” It captured the day’s spirit as Minnesota wrote a memorable chapter in their MLS story.
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