In Houston, Inter Miami secured a commanding 4-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo, thanks to a remarkable performance by 21-year-old Telasco Segovia and the experienced Luis Suárez. Segovia, making his first start in Major League Soccer (MLS), netted two goals and provided an assist, while the 38-year-old Suárez contributed significantly with a goal and three assists.
The match saw an early breakthrough for Miami as Suárez, capitalizing on a misplaced pass by the Dynamo, delivered a precise one-touch pass from the edge of the penalty area to Segovia. Without hesitation, Segovia’s swift finish nestled inside the near post in the sixth minute, initiating Miami’s scoring spree.
Tadeo Allende added to Miami’s tally in the 37th minute. During a counter-attack orchestrated by Suárez, Allende sprinted past three defenders to reach a lofted pass, ultimately launching a powerful left-footed shot into the net, extending Miami’s lead to 2-0.
Segovia, who had previously made an impactful substitute appearance in Miami’s season opener against New York City FC, found the net again from near the penalty spot just before halftime, making the score 3-0. His earlier goal as a substitute came in the dying moments of the New York match.
In the 79th minute, Suárez showcased his skill by dodging a defender and speeding past two more before unleashing a shot that deflected off the Dynamo’s goalkeeper, Andrew Tarbell, into the goal, putting Miami ahead 4-0.
Houston’s Nico Lodeiro, who recently joined the team, managed to pull one back for the Dynamo in the 85th minute with his first goal for the club. Despite this effort, the home team could not turn the tide in their favor.
Notably, Lionel Messi was absent from the Miami squad due to rest. In an interesting gesture, the Dynamo provided attending fans with complimentary tickets for a future home match, perhaps as a way to thank them for their support.
This victory was notable for Miami, as it marked a change in fortune after losing three consecutive matches against the Dynamo. Messi, who helped Miami with an assist in the season opener, continues to make headlines. He became the fastest player in MLS history to achieve 40 career contributions in regular season play, which includes 21 goals and 19 assists, in just 26 games.
