Orlando City Embarrasses Messi-less Inter Miami in 3-0 Beatdown!

Orlando City SC delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night defeating Inter Miami CF - in a fiery Florida Derby clash at Exploria Stadium In front of a roaring home crowd Orlando asserted its dominance early and never looked back taking full advantage of Inter Miami s struggles especially without star sportsman Lionel Messi who missed the match due to a minor calf injury Orlando City Embarrasses Messi-less Inter Miami in - Beatdown The scoring opened in the th minute when Facundo Torres curled a low shot past Miami s goalkeeper after a smooth buildup in the midfield Orlando controlled possession and tempo throughout the first half with Miami barely able to mount a response Before halftime Duncan McGuire capitalized on a defensive miscue slotting in a second goal for the Lions and sending the stadium into celebration mode Inter Miami s defense looked shaky and disorganized without their key leaders on the pitch The second half brought more trouble for the visiting side In the th minute Wilder Cartagena fired home a thunderous goal off a set piece sealing the win for Orlando and further igniting the already electrified crowd Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese had a standout performance making several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet Miami lacking creativity and sharpness in the final third rarely threatened the goal After the match Orlando head coach scar Pareja praised his club s force and execution This match meant more than points It was about showing who we are in Florida and the boys gave it everything The preeminence moves Orlando City up the Eastern Conference standings while Inter Miami slips further down as questions begin to swirl around their depth and ability to perform without Messi on the field