Inter Miami Wins Necaxa On Penalty Shootout in Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup continues to deliver exciting football for fans in North America. The Inter Miami vs. Necaxa match had everything: goals, drama, cards, and a shootout. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and standout moments.

Inter Miami Scores Early Goal at 12 Minutes

Inter Miami kicked off their highly anticipated Leagues Cup group stage clash with intensity and precision, setting the tone early with an aggressive style of play that caught their opponents off guard. From the very first whistle, the team showed their intent closing down space, pressing high up the pitch, and playing with crisp, purposeful passes through the midfield.

The atmosphere at the home stadium was electric, with fans waving flags, chanting, and rallying behind their side in what was seen as a crucial fixture in the group.

Just 12 minutes into the match, their efforts bore fruit. Rising midfielder Telasco Segovia emerged as the early hero. After a quick interchange of passes between the attacking trio, the ball found its way to Segovia just outside the box.

Necaxa Scores Twice Before Halftime to Turn the Match Around

However, Inter Miami’s lead didn’t last long. Just five minutes after Segovia’s opener, Necaxa struck back. Maximiliano Falcón finished a slick counterattack, finding space behind Miami’s defense and calmly slotting the ball into the net. The equalizer brought Necaxa to life, and they began to play with more intensity.

Then, in the 33rd minute, a mistake at the back by Miami led to another chance this time converted by Tomás Badaloni. His powerful strike made it 2-1 for Necaxa, and suddenly, it was the visitors who had the momentum. At halftime, Necaxa led and looked the more dangerous side.

Jordi Alba Scores Late Equalizer to Force Penalty Shootout Drama

Inter Miami kept the pressure on as the clock ticked down. Despite Necaxa’s efforts to hold the lead, the equalizer finally came in stoppage time. In the 90+2nd minute, veteran left-back Jordi Alba made a clever run into the box and connected with a pass from the left wing.

With calm and composure, he fired the ball into the back of the net. The crowd went wild. The 2-2 scoreline meant that the match would be decided by penalties, and all eyes turned to the spot-kick shootout.

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