Inter Miami’s miserable run was continued with a 3-0 defeat at home to Orlando City in Sunday’s Major League Soccer game, which grew inline with Lionel Messi.
With Orlando taking the lead, Miami now has just one win from their last seven games in all competitions. This leaves them with just one win overall.
As his own form and that of his team slowed, Messi had just two shots on target and a free-kick.
When things go well, it’s very easy, Messi said, “Now we’ll truly see if we’re a team in difficult times,” Messi said.
When times are challenging, he continued, “We must be more united than ever, be a true team, and pull ourselves together.”
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Messi questioned the refereeing, but in reality the loss was more a result of shambolic defending, a disjointed midfield, and a punchless attack led by Luis Suarez, who was quickly losing.
In the 43rd minute, Orlando opened the scoring with a ridiculous simplicity goal. The ball was launched downfield by goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, and Luis Muriel slotted past Oscar Ustari with a header.
The visitors’ direct opposition to a Miami back-line was full of life, and Argentine Martin Ojeda should have done better when he had found himself clear on goal but fired over.
Coaches’ “failing” team
Ustari, a veteran keeper for Miami, made a strong double save before finding himself responsible for Orlando’s second goal.
On the edge of the box, Marco Pasalic received the ball, and Ustari’s low shot smacked his hands and legs.
In an effort to eke out a win for the team, Miami coach Javier Mascherano attempted to attack players but in vain.
Duncan McGuire broke down the left in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Icelandic forward Dagur Thorhallsson slotted his low cross home in the final minute.
Miami has conceded 20 goals in their previous seven games, with the only exception coming on May 3 against the New York Red Bulls.
The game was changed, according to Mascherano.
“We had it completely under control playing in the opponent’s half for 25 or 30 minutes,” I’d say, “but that’s how it is, obviously.” He said, “I’m not going to contest the outcome.”
It’s obvious that “unfortunately, we can’t afford the mistakes we make.” However, because this story keeps happening, it makes no sense for me to come here and share it.
So, it’s obvious that the coaching staff is failing in many of these areas, and they need to work together to stop them and help the team begin to succeed, he continued.
Miami’s MLS campaign was performing well up until the team’s morale suffered when they lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Mascherano acknowledged this.
“It’s obvious that there has been a situation where the team has lost a lot of confidence.” It’s obvious that we have tried various schemes, different names, and have experienced a drop in level both individually and collectively, but we continue to struggle. We’ll continue to look for a solution.
Former Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus scored twice in the Los Angeles derby, including an equalizer in the 87th minute as the undefeated Galaxy rallied to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Los Angeles FC.
Reus put the Galaxy, the defending champions, in front from close range in the sixth minute to end the MLS season’s worst start.
Los Angeles FC were level when Denis Bouanga scored a 13-minute screamer before unleashing an unstoppable drive into the far corner.
In the 50th minute, LAFC took control when Nathan Ordaz fired home with a first-time finish.
Reus, 35, scored a superb curling free-kick three minutes from the end to earn a point for the home side.
