Inter Miami rallies for two late goals to tie Union

Published: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:38 am

Inter Miami Steals a Draw Against Philadelphia Union in Thrilling Match

In a rollercoaster of a match, Inter Miami clawed back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. The game, filled with late-game drama, saw Inter Miami (6-3-5, 23 points) score twice in the final minutes, snatching a point from the jaws of defeat against a strong Philadelphia side (9-3-3, 30 points).

The Philadelphia Union appeared to be cruising to victory, with Tai Baribo leading the charge, netting two goals to bring his MLS league-leading tally to 13. Quinn Sullivan opened the scoring for Philadelphia, while Telasco Segovia's first goal in over two months for Inter Miami, in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, proved crucial in the comeback. Lionel Messi, in the 87th minute, delivered a signature free kick to ignite the late-game rally.

Baribo's first goal came in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a play set up by Mikael Uhre. Tadeo Allende scored for Inter Miami in the 60th minute, but Baribo quickly responded with his second goal two minutes later. The late surge cost Philadelphia, who saw their three-game winning streak snapped, though they extended their unbeaten run to nine matches across all competitions.

Adding to Inter Miami's woes, Yannick Bright was forced to exit the game in the 39th minute with a possible hamstring injury.

BNN's Perspective: This match highlights the unpredictable nature of soccer. While Philadelphia will be disappointed to drop points after a strong performance, Inter Miami's resilience, particularly in the absence of a full-strength squad, is commendable. The draw keeps both teams in the hunt for playoff positions, and the late-game drama certainly provided a thrilling spectacle for fans.

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