Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer (MLS) clash with Orlando City on Wednesday, resulting in a 0-0 draw for his team in his absence.
The 36-year-old superstar was sidelined due to a leg injury sustained during the team’s victory over CF Montreal the previous weekend.
David Beckham’s Inter Miami saw their five-match winning streak come to an end but extended their unbeaten run in MLS play to eight games, according to the Daily Mail. This was only the second time this season that the Herons were held scoreless.
Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese made three saves while Miami controlled nearly 59% of possession. Despite this dominance, Orlando had more shot attempts and corner kicks but failed to find the back of the net.
Miami had two excellent chances in the first 10 minutes through Luis Suarez and Robert Taylor but couldn’t convert. Orlando also came close to scoring from two corner kicks, but Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender made crucial saves in both halves.
Orlando’s Cesar Araujo committed a poor foul in the 72nd minute, bringing Julian Gressel to the ground and earning his fifth yellow card of the season. This suspension means he will miss Orlando’s next match on Saturday at San Jose.
