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the match on Thursday turned out to be closer then anticipated, yet Tadeo Allende emerged as the hero for Inter Miami in a 2-0 triumph over cavalier SC during the Conacaf Champions Cup round of 16. The initial leg was held at Chase Stadium, where Lionel Messi missed his second consecutive game due to load management; though, the remaining Herons managed to step up while playing with quick recovery.
Following a goal opportunity for concacaf, Miami capitalized on a remarkable save by Cavalier goalkeeper Vino Barclette to keep possession alive with a pass from Sergio Busquets that found allende in position. Since joining on loan from Celta Vigo this winter, Miami’s new acquisition has now netted goals in three straight matches. Luis Suarez also contributed an insurance goal in the 82nd minute to compensate for the sluggish start of the game.
More storiesMiami breaks through! 🦩 Tadeo Allende scores to put them ahead! ⚽#ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/2sXkLhiMXN
— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) March 7, 2025
Miaimi’s offense faced meaningful gaps following Leonardo Campana and diego Gomez’s offseason exits; however, Allende and midfielder Telasco Segovia are quickly demonstrating to Javier Mascherano that he possesses capable attackers even when Messi is absent from the field, showcasing their depth early this season.
The slow start of the match after players like Suarez were unable to rest against Houston Dynamo may pose a minor issue for Mascherano. Nevertheless, with Miami currently unbeaten after five matches across all competitions, any worries seem trivial.Cavalier SC did create opportunities hitting the post during the first half and had a goal by Shaquille Stein disallowed due to handball following an extensive VAR review.
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The second leg will occur at Jamaica’s national team stadium in Kingston on Thursday, Match 14 promises to be an eventful encounter.it was relocated to a larger venue due to messi’s appeal and given that both teams are tied in aggregate score, it’s possible that Argentina might play after being rested.
Cavalier will be prepared for this moment having previously hosted Pele in Jamaica but as they experienced during this match defending against Miami using direct soccer may not suffice for securing victory. With Suarez’s skill combined with Allende and Segovia’s integration into playmaking roles makes this squad quite challenging defensively for any opponent they face but here’s hoping they take it one game at a time while observing how long their undefeated streak lasts.
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