Inter Miami vs Chicago Player Ratings as Goals from Matías Rojas and Jordi Alba Carry the Hosts Over the Line
Match Summary
Inter Miami vs Chicago ended in a 2-1 win for the hosts as Matías Rojas and Jordi Alba scored to ensure they extended their lead to five points atop the Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference standings.
Miami made an electric start to the contest and raced into a one-goal lead just six minutes after kick-off. Robert Taylor set up the overlapping Rojas for the team’s first goal as they looked to dominate from the get-go. They created several chances in the first half and had multiple opportunities to extend their lead. However, they managed just five shots on target from eight attempts, with the majority of those not good enough to trouble Chicago’s defense.
The visitors, on the other hand, managed just one attempt on target in a dull first half but made an assertive start to the second half as they looked to get back into the game. Having ceded possession in the first period, Chicago looked more relaxed and confident on the ball in the second as they looked to score. They equalized in the 73rd minute as skipper Gastón Giménez set up Rafael Czichos to make it 1-1.
However, their lead lasted just two minutes as Jordi Alba scored to make it 2-1 for Inter Miami in the 75th minute. Tata Martino made two changes to give his team some fresh legs to defend their lead late in the game and the plan worked well as Miami held off Chicago to secure the win.
On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.
Inter Miami vs Chicago Player Ratings
Inter Miami
Drake Callender – 7/10: Callender made four saves throughout the game and also distributed the ball with 91% accuracy.
Marcelo Weigandt – 7/10: Weigandt had a good defensive outing as he won nine duels, making four tackles, two clearances and one interception.
Tomás Avilés – 7/10: Avilés was solid at the back as he won three duels, making three clearances, one tackle and one interception. He also played one key pass.
Sergio Busquets – 7.5/10: Busquets had a good game despite playing out of position. He won four duels, making three clearances, one interception and one tackle. The Spaniard also passed the ball with 97% accuracy.
Jordi Alba – 8/10: Alba scored what turned out to be the winner during Inter Miami vs Chicago. He won two duels, making three clearances and one block. The defender also played one key pass.
Federico Redondo – 6.5/10: Redondo had a relatively quiet game against Chicago after starring in the last one.
Yannick Bright – 7.5/10: Bright passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won six duels, making four clearances, four tackles and three interceptions. Bright also completed two dribble attempts.
Matías Rojas – 7.5/10: Rojas scored the early goal that set the tone for Miami. He also played two key passes and made two interceptions.
Julian Gressel – 6.5/10: Gressel had an average game on the right flank as he played one key pass, attempted one shot on target and completed two dribbles.
Luis Suárez – 7.5/10: Suárez had a good game despite failing to score as he attempted three shots on target. He also played three key passes and won four duels.
Robert Taylor – 7/10: Taylor had a decent game as he provided an assist for his team’s early goal.
Substitutes
David Ruiz – 6.5/10: Ruiz replaced Gressel in the second half and put in a decent shift.
Leo Afonso – 6.5/10: He replaced Taylor in the second half and performed well.
Ian Fray – 6.5/10: Fray came on in the second half and was booked for a foul.
Noah Allen – 6/10: Allen came on late in the contest and was unable to make an impact.
Chicago
Chris Brady – 6.5/10: Brady made seven saves in what was a busy outing, but also made an error for Miami’s second goal.
Arnaud Souquet – 7/10: Souquet had a decent game on the right as he won four duels, making two clearances, two tackles and one interception.
Wyatt Omsberg – 6/10: He played just 19 minutes and had to be replaced after suffering an injury.
Rafael Czichos – 7.5/10: Czichos had a great game as he scored a goal, albeit a consolation. He also won seven duels, making four clearances, two tackles and two interceptions as well.
Allan Arigoni – 6.5/10: Arigoni had a decent game in defense as he won three duels, making three clearances, two tackles and one interception as well.
Fabian Herbers – 6.5/10: Herbers passed the ball with 82% accuracy and won all three of his duels in a composed performance.
Kellyn Acosta – 7/10: Acosta passed the ball with 86% accuracy, including two key passes and one cross. He also won five duels.
Gastón Giménez – 7.5/10: The Chicago skipper provided an assist for his team’s only goal. He passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including three key passes. The Paraguayan also won five of his six duels.
Brian Gutiérrez – 6.5/10: Gutiérrez passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including three long balls. He also attempted one shot on target and won two duels.
Maren Haile-Selassie – 6/10: Haile-Selassie had a forgettable outing as he failed to attempt a single shot.
Hugo Cuypers – 6.5/10: Cuypers attempted three shots but just one of those was on target as he misfired.
Substitutes
Mauricio Pineda – 7/10: Pineda won all four of his duels, making five clearances, three tackles and one interception. He also passed the ball with 97% accuracy.
Chris Mueller – 6.5/10: He replaced Herbers in the second half and put in an average performance.
Georgios Koutsias – 6.5/10: Koutsias came on around the hour mark and played well.
Justin Reynolds & Tom Barlow – N/A: The pair came on late and did not play enough minutes to warrant a rating.
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