Inter Miami CF defeated Seattle Sounders FC, 3-1, on September 16 at Chase Stadium in a commanding performance that showcased their attacking prowess.
Jordi Alba opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a left-footed strike from the left side of the box, assisted by Lionel Messi. The Argentine maestro nearly doubled the lead in the 28th minute when his shot hit the left post from close range.
Messi found the net himself in the 41st minute, converting from the center of the box with his left foot after receiving assists from Jordi Alba and Yannick Bright. Ian Fray extended Miami's advantage to 3-0 in the 52nd minute with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
Seattle pulled one back through Obed Vargas in the 69th minute, who scored with his left foot from the center of the box after receiving assists from Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák. Stefan Frei made several crucial saves for Seattle, while Óscar Ustari preserved Miami's lead with key stops including a save from Danny Musovski in the 88th minute.
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