Luis Suárez notched his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami, while Alonso Martínez secured his debut goal for New York City FC, resulting in a 1-1 draw between the two teams on Saturday night.
On March 30, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Luis Suárez scored his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami, while Alonso Martínez netted the first goal of his career for New York City FC, resulting in a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.
Suárez put Inter Miami ahead 1-0 just 15 minutes into the game, heading in a goal assisted by Julian Gressel from a set piece. With Lionel Messi sidelined due to injury, Suárez has been instrumental in carrying the team’s scoring burden, also contributing three assists. He currently trails Dejan Joveljic of the Los Angeles Galaxy by one goal and Lewis Morgan of the New York Red Bulls by one for the early season scoring lead.
NYCFC leveled the score before halftime when Martínez, in his first start and fifth appearance for the club over two seasons, received a pass from Keaton Parks in the 34th minute and slotted home a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the center of the net.
Drake Callender made two crucial saves for Inter Miami (3-2-2), while Matt Freese denied five shots for NYCFC (1-4-1).
Inter Miami is eagerly awaiting the potential return of Messi for Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series against Monterrey.
Meanwhile, New York City FC will head home to face Atlanta United next Saturday. Inter Miami, on the other hand, will host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, with Messi’s availability for that match also uncertain.
