'1,500 goals between them' but Lionel Messi & Luis Suarez lack 'magic' as MLS Cup winners Inter Miami wait on first win at Nu Stadium
Inter Miami's Nu Stadium Still Waiting for First Victory
Inter Miami's glittering new home, Nu Stadium, is still waiting for its first victory party after Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez failed to break a frustrating deadlock against the New England Revolution.
Messi and Suarez's Frustrating Night
Despite having a staggering goal-scoring pedigree between them, the legendary strike duo couldn't find the decisive touch required to secure three points in front of an expectant Floridian crowd. Inter Miami returned to Nu Stadium for the third time on Saturday, but the housewarming party remains on hold after a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution.
- Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have scored 1,500 goals between them.
- The duo failed to secure a win for Inter Miami at Nu Stadium.
- The match against New England Revolution ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match Highlights
Despite the presence of the two most prolific forwards of their generation, the Herons were forced to settle for a point after German Berterame's 76th-minute equaliser cancelled out an earlier left-footed strike from Revolution star Carles Gil. The atmosphere at Miami Freedom Park was electric, with the club's supporters' group, La Familia, providing a wall of sound throughout the evening.
The Herons were denied a win as USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner produced a sensational performance, making nine saves to deny both Messi and Suarez on multiple occasions.
Conclusion
However, the emotional energy from the stands wasn't enough to secure a win, as Matt Turner produced a remarkable performance to help his team secure a draw.
