(With inputs from Reuters)NEW DELHI: A staggering 72,610 fans packed Arrowhead Stadium to witness Inter Miami 's thrilling 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City .
The match, which saw Lionel Messi shine, marked a significant milestone for the city's soccer scene.Lionel Messi, the main attraction behind the relocation of the match from Sporting's usual home stadium to Arrowhead, played a pivotal role in Miami's triumph.The global football icon showcased his brilliance with a goal and an assist, captivating the massive crowd with his performance.Miami took a 2-1 lead in the 51st minute when Messi unleashed a powerful strike from long range, finding the upper-right corner of the SKC net.
However, Sporting quickly responded as Erik Thommy netted his second goal of the night in the 58th minute, leveling the score.The decisive moment arrived in the 71st minute when a mistake by Sporting KC allowed Miami's Diego Gomez to set up Luis Suarez for the winning goal, securing the victory for the visitors.Sporting had opened the scoring in the sixth minute through Thommy's clinical finish, but Miami swiftly equalized in the 18th minute courtesy of a well-taken goal by Gomez, set up by Messi.The match showcased moments of brilliance from both sides, with Messi coming close to adding to his tally with a threatening free-kick in the 41st minute.
Sporting also had their chances, with Willy Agada testing Miami's goalkeeper Drake Callender.The record-breaking crowd at Arrowhead Stadium surpassed the previous attendance record set in 2010 when the then-Kansas City Wizards faced Manchester United in an exhibition match.
(With inputs from Reuters)
NEW DELHI: A staggering 72,610 fans packed Arrowhead Stadium to witness Inter Miami 's thrilling 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City . The match, which saw Lionel Messi shine, marked a significant milestone for the city's soccer scene.Lionel Messi, the main attraction behind the relocation of the match from Sporting's usual home stadium to Arrowhead, played a pivotal role in Miami's triumph.The global football icon showcased his brilliance with a goal and an assist, captivating the massive crowd with his performance.Miami took a 2-1 lead in the 51st minute when Messi unleashed a powerful strike from long range, finding the upper-right corner of the SKC net. However, Sporting quickly responded as Erik Thommy netted his second goal of the night in the 58th minute, leveling the score.The decisive moment arrived in the 71st minute when a mistake by Sporting KC allowed Miami's Diego Gomez to set up Luis Suarez for the winning goal, securing the victory for the visitors.Sporting had opened the scoring in the sixth minute through Thommy's clinical finish, but Miami swiftly equalized in the 18th minute courtesy of a well-taken goal by Gomez, set up by Messi.The match showcased moments of brilliance from both sides, with Messi coming close to adding to his tally with a threatening free-kick in the 41st minute. Sporting also had their chances, with Willy Agada testing Miami's goalkeeper Drake Callender.The record-breaking crowd at Arrowhead Stadium surpassed the previous attendance record set in 2010 when the then-Kansas City Wizards faced Manchester United in an exhibition match.
