The absence of Messi, who is with Argentina for the Copa América, is not being felt by Inter Miami. They have now secured four consecutive victories.
Inter Miami, with a last-minute goal from Benjamin Cremaschi, triumphed 2-1 in Charlotte on Wednesday, marking their fourth win in four matches without Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
Top of the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami is experiencing a great moment, just when it seemed the absences of their stars due to the Copa América might take a toll.
Last night, they took the lead with a goal from Robert Taylor, assisted by Spain’s Jordi Alba. However, before halftime, Patrick Agyemang equalized for Charlotte after a fantastic run.
It seemed that Gerardo Martino’s team would drop two points and the Eastern Conference lead, but Benjamin Cremaschi, the American of Argentine parents, came to the rescue with a goal in the 86th minute after a precise cross from Julian Gressel.
Inter Miami now has 47 points, compared to Cincinnati’s 45, who are second in the East but have played one less game. They will face each other this Saturday in Cincinnati.
Despite the Argentine captain’s challenge of winning the Triple Crown with Argentina, he is keeping a close eye on his club from afar.
This was confirmed by Claudio Tapia, president of the AFA, in a conversation with beIN SPORTS. “Messi is keeping track of his club,” said the top official of Argentine football.