Thanks to Busquets' ability to drop deep and keep the ball well, Inter Miami quickly took control of the match after the opening whistle. They patiently passed the ball at home to deal with Nashville's pressing style. After a few missed opportunities, Inter Miami opened the scoring in the 24th minute. From an unsuccessful combination between Martinez and Cremaschi, the ball accidentally reached Messi's feet in front of the penalty area. The Argentine superstar dribbled past a Nashville player and then curled the ball into the far corner beyond the reach of goalkeeper Panicco.

Messi opened the scoring for Inter Miami. Photo: Athletic

After conceding the goal, Nashville pushed forward and created many dangerous opportunities from high balls. In the 58th minute, Nashville unexpectedly equalized 1-1. From a corner kick by Nashville, Inter Miami did not mark the player well and left Picault in a rather open position. His header was cleared by a visiting defender, but while rushing back, goalkeeper Callender accidentally put the ball into his own net. The match score was 1-1.

The visiting team Inter Miami lost their spirit after conceding the goal when they continuously lost the ball in their own half. Meanwhile, Nashville played with more energy and continuously threatened the opponent's goal. Inter Miami's attack played mainly based on Messi's inspiration. In the 72nd minute, receiving the ball from Busquets, Messi dribbled the ball outside the penalty area and shot low, sending the ball beyond Panicco's reach but hitting the post.

The Inter Miami and Nashville match was dramatic. Photo: Inter Miami

In the final minutes of the match, Nashville created many storms towards Inter Miami's goal. In the 76th minute, Surridge rushed down to face the ball but goalkeeper Callender (Inter Miami) was able to dive to block it. In the 90+2 minute, from a corner kick, a Nashville player launched a dangerous header from close range but goalkeeper Callender cleared it in time. Immediately after that, Inter Miami counterattacked dangerously. Busquets' long pass put Campana one-on-one with the goalkeeper. He dribbled past Panicco and defender MacNaughton but his diving shot hit the post.

Tied 1-1 after 90 minutes, Inter Miami and Nashville entered a penalty shootout. Messi successfully converted the first kick to open a 10-9 victory for Inter Miami. The result helped superstar Messi win his first title with Inter Miami. This is also the first championship in the history of Inter Miami.

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