Inter Miami, the reigning Leagues Cup champions, survived a thrilling match against Toronto FC to advance to the round of 16. Matias Rojas was the star of the show, scoring twice and helping his team secure a hard-fought 4-3 victory. The match was filled with drama and excitement, with both teams trading goals throughout the game.
Rojas opened the scoring early for Miami, finding the back of the net in the third minute. Diego Gomez added another goal just eight minutes later, giving Inter Miami a comfortable 2-0 lead. Toronto pulled one goal back in the 15th minute when Lorenzo Insigne converted a penalty kick. However, Luis Suarez responded for Miami just five minutes later, restoring their two-goal advantage.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 28th minute when Inter Miami defender Hector Martinez was shown a red card, leaving his team to play a man down for the rest of the game. Toronto took advantage of their numerical superiority, and Insigne scored his second penalty of the match in the 41st minute to make it 3-2 at halftime.
Rojas struck again in the 59th minute, extending Miami’s lead to 4-2. Jordi Alba provided the assist, picking up his fourth of the match. Toronto pulled one goal back in the 79th minute when Miami defender Noah Allen scored an own goal, but they couldn’t find an equalizer.
The victory was a testament to Inter Miami’s resilience and determination. They managed to overcome a red card and a late goal to secure a crucial win. Inter Miami will now face the winner of the match between Sporting Kansas City and reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew in the round of 16.
