Messi fades, Inter Miami falls to Vancouver in continental semi-finals

(NLDO) - Inter Miami suffered a bitter defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-finals when Messi failed to make an impression or shine.

The match is part of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup, the region's most prestigious tournament, an opportunity for Lionel Messi and his teammates to create the most important milestone in Inter Miami's young history. However, the hope of making history became fragile when Messi was silent and David Beckham's team suffered a heavy defeat.

Traveling to Vancouver Whitecaps' home ground in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-finals, Messi's team could not overcome the pressure.

From the very first minutes, Vancouver dominated the game and quickly concretized the game with the opening goal in the 24th minute. Brian White jumped high and headed accurately after a cross from Pedro Vite, putting the home team ahead.

Messi fails to help Inter Miami win away

Inter Miami immediately pushed up their formation. Messi tried his luck with long-range shots but failed in the 29th and 36th minutes as the ball went wide of the goal or was blocked.

In the second half, fans witnessed a series of opportunities for Messi and Suarez, but all were denied by Vancouver's defense and goalkeeper Takaoka. Meanwhile, the home team chose to play defensively, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack.

Unable to score, Inter Miami received a "painful blow" in the 86th minute when Sebastian Berhalter doubled the gap for Vancouver after an exemplary counter-attack.

In the end, Inter Miami lost 0-2. Messi and his teammates will have to do everything in the second leg at home if they want to continue their dream of winning the continental title, which will take place on May 1.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/messi-mo-nhat-inter-miami-guc-nga-truoc-vancouver-o-ban-ket-chau-luc-196250425115741737.htm