Lewis Morgan's stellar performance propelled the New York Red Bulls to a resounding 4-0 victory over Inter Miami
Luiz Suarez was unable to rescue Inter Miami, as they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of New York Red Bulls in Messi's absence.
Seasoned ex-Barcelona stars like Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez struggled to make an impact for Inter Miami.
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Watch Luis Suarez scores 2 goals as Inter Miami beat DC United
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York Red Bulls 4-0 Inter Miami
Lewis Morgan's stellar performance propelled the New York Red Bulls to a resounding 4-0 victory over Inter Miami.
Just three minutes into the match, Morgan capitalized on a clever assist from Dante Vanzeir to score the opener.
Despite Inter Miami's best efforts, they could not find an equaliser, with the soggy conditions hindering the teams' performance.
Inter Miami had several opportunities to equalize but couldn't take their chances. Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez failed to convert promising chances.
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Suarez, known for his fiery temperament, was cautioned for dissent, further adding to Miami's woes.
As the match progressed, New York Red Bulls regained control, with Morgan extending their lead early in the second half. Vanzeir played an instrumental role in setting up both goals.
Morgan's outstanding display culminated in a hat-trick, with his former club unable to contain his attacking prowess. With inventive play from Vanzeir, Morgan found the back of the net three times, sealing a memorable win for the Red Bulls.
Meanwhile, despite Luis Suarez's poor performance in the game against York Red Bulls, he has won the Major League Soccer (MLS) Player of the Week award twice in the first five weeks of the season.
His consistent brilliance on the field has cemented his status as one of the league's standout players.