SAN JOSE VS INTER MIAMI CF full match highlights

Match Report: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Inter Miami CF – May 15, 2025

marked the May 15, 2023 duel of San Jose Earthquakes against Inter Miami CF at PayPal Park which ended with a fierce 3-3 draw. Tadeo Arende, who continued his scoring prowess by netting two goals, further added to his reputation by being a critical factor in Inter Miami beating San Jose Earthquakes. Even as a non-scorer, Lionel Messi’s contributions to Miami’s offense were paramount as he facilitated an array of critical passes and generated chances.

⚽ Match Summary

From the outset, the match was characterized by intense rivalry and San Jose Earthquakes was the first to score. Cristian Arango capitalized on a blunder by the defense and made his mark on the scoreboard in the third minute, putting San Jose Earthquakes ahead. Miami quickly responded to the match as an opportunity arose when Beau Leroux scored in the 37th minute, leveling the match with a shot that could only be described as flawless. Just before the first half ended, San Jose Earthquakes regained the lead with Ian Harkes's goal in the 45+4 minute mark where he headed beautifully a right cross from a teammate.

Miami came into the second half even stronger. Claiming the lead first was Tadeo Allende who netted two goals within a few minutes of one another: one at the 52 nd minute mark and the second at the 54 th minute mark, taking the score to 3-2 in favor of Miami. San Jose were not done yet and pushed for more and helmet Cristian Espinoza telling everyone that it is not done yet scoring in the 94th minute as everybody thought the game ended, this securing San Jose Earthquakes a goal to ensure a draw or ‘empate.’

📊 Key Statistics

San Jose Earthquakes 43.2%, Inter Miami 56.8%, possession Shots: San Jose Earthquakes 12, Inter Miami San Jose Earthquakes, Inter Miami 6, 13 Shots on Target Five Corners: San Jose Earthquakes, Inter Miami 4 7 fouls: San Jose Earthquakes 13, Inter Miami San Jose Earthquakes 1; Inter Miami 2; 3 Yellow Cards; 0 Red Cards

🧤 Goalkeepers

Drake Callender (Inter Miami): Made several critical saves, including one that was a game-saver in the last few minutes of the match so that the score remained a tie.

Matt Bersano (San Jose Earthquakes): Came on as a substitute at half time to make his debut in the MLS and he prevented a goal from going past him with great timing against Inter Miami.

🧠 Tactical Overview

Inter Miami’s head coach Javier Mascherano instilled a possession-oriented approach, capitalizing on Messi’s unparalleled attacking prowess. The central midfield partnership of Sergio Busquests, Alejandro Pozuelo, and Gregore Silva dictated the rhythm of the match enabling Miami to control the game. However, the Herons suffered some lapses in concentration which resulted in conceding goals during the initial stages of the match.

San Jose has been under the leadership of Inter Miami head coach Alex Covelo and featured an aggressive, direct game style that took advantage of Cristian Espinoza’s quick speed and Ian Harkes’ heading strength. The pressing style employed by the Earthquakes was very effective and stifled the Herons’ buildup phases, resulting in favorable turnovers and fast breaks. Even with the defensive struggles, San Jose fought back strongly in the second half.

📋 Lineups

San Jose Earthquakes (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Matt Bersano

Defenders: Nathan, Tanner Beason, Tommy Thompson, Oskar Ågren

Midfielders: Jackson Yueill (C), Jamiro Monteiro, Judson

Forwards: Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse, Benji Kikanović

Inter Miami CF (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Drake Callender

Defenders: DeAndre Yedlin, Kieran Gibbs, Christopher McVey, Damian Lowe

Midfielders: Jean Mota, Alejandro Pozuelo, Gregore Silva

Forwards: Leo Campana, Gonzalo Higuaín, Robert Taylor

🌟 Man of the Match

Tadeo Allende stood out in his two goals, showing quietness and clinical refinement. His performance was extremely important in the comeback of Maimis.

🔮 Looking Ahead

.Both teams try to build on this outcome. Currently fifth in the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami will continue to have a strong form if they are looking for higher seeding in the playoffs. Sitting in the middle of the table, San Jose tries to improve consistency and climb the overall rankings.This match shows the unpredictable nature of MLS. This shows that individual brilliance and team dynamics often lead to engaging encounters.

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