Luis Suárez scored a goal and assisted on three others, leading Inter Miami to a dominant 4-1 victory over the host Houston Dynamo. The win marked Inter Miami’s first of the MLS season, despite the absence of Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano gave Messi a break, citing his team’s busy schedule as the reason for the decision. Suárez played a key role in the game, delivering precise passes that led to three of Inter Miami’s goals. He scored the fourth goal himself in the 79th minute with an individual effort.
Telasco Segovia and Tadeo Allende also contributed to the win, scoring two goals each for Inter Miami. The team will face Houston Dynamo again soon, as they move on to the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Suárez’s performance was praised by Mascherano, who called him “one of the best five forward centers in the world” and a privilege to train. Suárez played in great teams like Barcelona, Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid, and has had a significant influence on those teams.
Houston Dynamo opened their season with consecutive home losses, while Inter Miami picked up its third victory overall across all competitions. The game was marked by controversy, including a red card issued to Ian Fray for a verbal exchange with Houston players.
Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/726828