Inter Miami vs New York City Player Ratings as the match ends in a stalemate

The two North American giants battled out each other in the first MLS game after the international break on Saturday, March 30 at the Chase Stadium. Luis Suarez scored the only goal for the Herons in a 1-1 draw with New York City FC.

In the first half, the two goals of the game were scored, with Inter Miami trying to have better control of the ball and the game was perhaps Inter Miami’s best defensive effort of the season. Playing Sergio Busquets at the heart of defense added a new dimension to a poor Herons defence who succumbed to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the New York Red Bulls last week.

Inter Miami were without the likes of Nicolas Freire, Serhiy Krvystov, Federico Redondo and superstar Lionel Messi going into the game. But despite missing several players in the squad, Miami earned a point as they look ahead to get ready for the next round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Inter Miami vs New York City Player Ratings

Inter Miami

Drake Callender – 7/10

Got beaten at his post as Martinez hit a powerful strike on the top-right. But made a couple of key saves in the second half.

Jordi Alba – 5/10

The veteran defender lacked sharpness and gave away New York’s only goal of the night.

Sergio Busquets – 8/10

The veteran defender shined in a different role for Inter Miami. Brought composure in the backline and made a few crucial tackles in the second half.

Ryan Sailor – 6/10

He was solid defensively and was commanding in his aerial duels.

Marcelo Weigandt – 7/10

An outstanding debut for the new full-back and linked up well with his teammates.

Diego Gomez – 6/10

Not as seen in his previous appearances, but he definitely produced one of his better performances in the middle of the park.

Yannick Bright – 6/10

Formed a good partnership with Gomez and Ruiz in the middle and was the most assertive out of the three.

David Ruiz – 7/10

Had an impressive spell in his second start of the season. He was composed on the ball and made a few shots on target.

Robert Taylor – 6/10

Created a few chances for his side despite his struggles going forward.

Luis Suarez – 7/10

The veteran striker had a plethora of chances but managed to convert one, scoring his seventh goal of the season in all competitions. He harassed the NYFC backline for the entire night.

Julian Gressel – 6.5/10

He set up the opening goal of the night and his free-kick on Suarez’s goal was clinical.

SUBSTITUTES

Tomas Aviles – 6.5/10

Replaced Bright in the second half and bolstered the Herons’ backline.

Jose Casas de Abadal – N/A

Leo Alfonso – N/A

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New York City

Matt Freese – 6.5/10

Made several saves throughout the game but conceded only one.

Tayvon Gray – 5/10

Thiago Martins – 6.5/10

Had a good game at the back as he won two duels and made a few crucial clearances.

S. Tanasijevic – 7/10

Was solid at the back and picked up a yellow card

M. Ilenic – 6/10

K. Parks – 5/10

J. Sands – 4/10

H. Wolf – 6.5/10

A. Martínez – 7/10

Put a right-footed strike into the Miami goal and scored his first MLS goal.

M. Bakar – 5/10

S. Rodríguez – 6/10

Had a shot from outside the area in the 9th minute, but Callendar made a diving effort to stop it.

SUBSTITUTES

Andrés Felipe Perea – N/A

Julián Fernández – N/A

Kevin O’Toole – N/A

Malachi Jones – N/A