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Messi is injured, Miami reverses! Suarez wins out with 1 goal and 2 assists

4:21pm, 8 August 2025Football

Messi was absent, his teammates reversed and won. In the third round of the North American League Cup group stage, Miami International played against the Cougars. This game was a bit surprising because the captains of both teams failed to play - Messi was injured and left the game early and did not participate in this round; and Navas was suspended due to a red card and was unable to play. At the beginning of the game, Miami International was one goal behind, but they resisted the pressure from behind, completed the reversal, and finally won the game 3-1. Although Messi failed to play due to injury this time, his teammates performed very well. It is worth mentioning that Suarez scored 1 goal and assisted twice in this game. He performed very well and directly helped his opponents get out of the group.

Key game preview The Miami International captain who played in this game was 37-year-old Busquets, Suarez was still the main center, DePaul played as the front midfielder, and Alba was in the left back position. It seems that these big-name players from Miami will continue to take the lead in charging on the court. On the side of Mexico's Cougars, the team captain is forward Guillermo Martinez. In the first two rounds of the game, Miami International and the Cougars both won 1 win and 1 draw. They both won through a penalty shootout after the draw, and each scored 2 points. Miami first defeated Guadalajara Atlas 2-1, then drew 2-2 against Necasa, and then won the opponent 5-4 with a penalty kick. The Cougars first tied with Orlando City 1-1, won 4-3 in penalty kicks, and then defeated Atlanta United 3-2. Both teams now have 5 points, and the chance to qualify is still there. Whoever wins this key battle will have more hope of advancing.

The Cougars opened the record first, and when Miami equalized the score to the 34th minute, the Cougars opened the record first. Bit passed the ball into the penalty area, and Rubalkava took the opportunity to insert it, volleyed directly, kicking the ball into the net. In the 45th minute, Suarez made a cross from the left, DePaul stopped the ball with his chest and then pushed the ball into the goal. This was his first goal since joining Miami. In this way, the two teams tied 1-1.

Suarez scored twice at the beginning of the second half, DePaul kicked a free kick and assisted Suarez to score, but the referee blew offside, and the goal did not count. In the 59th minute, Miami International overtook the score, and Casedo made a handball foul in the penalty area, giving Suarez a penalty. Suarez took the penalty, he kicked a spoon penalty and easily sent the ball in, 2-1! In the 69th minute, Suarez dribbled the ball and organized the attack. He passed the ball accurately and directly tore through the opponent's defense line, assisting Allende to score a single goal, and the score became 3-1. Miami International basically secured the victory.

Suarez performed well in the 74th minute. Suarez sent a very beautiful pass in a quick counterattack. Unfortunately, Allende was a little hesitant when facing a single shot opportunity, but was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. Miami International still has a chance to score another goal to expand the score, but Kremasky also missed a one-on-one opportunity. In the end, Miami International won the game 3-1, and the 38-year-old Suarez performed well and was the best in the game. After this game, Miami International ended its group stage journey, scoring 8 points in three games, temporarily ranking in the top four in the US professional league zone, and there is a great hope of advancing to the quarterfinals. The Cougars failed to enter the top four in the Mexican Super League and were eliminated early.

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