Official Cup

Javier Amilcar Díaz
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The supporters of Inter Miami CF booed when Gep FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Inocencio Lizardi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Gep FC's Marcos Fidencio got a free kick in the 7th minute. The long shot by Joe Pancken in the 8th minute really tested Saul Nesto's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Inter Miami CF booed when Gep FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Inocencio Lizardi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 16th minute Tonico Tinoco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saul Nesto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Saul Nesto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tonico Tinoco in the 20th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elvio Louis in the 22nd minute of play forced Inter Miami CF's goalkeeper Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Inter Miami CF's Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Müller in the 27th minute of play. Román Riquelme received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Saul Nesto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Saul Nesto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tonico Tinoco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Román Riquelme could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Saul Nesto made a huge save. Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Inocencio Lizardi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 39 minutes into the game, Gep FC's Juan Müller nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 43 minutes into the match, Gep FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eriberto Miranda came free, but Saul Nesto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inocencio Lizardi in the 46th minute of play. A collision led to Gep FC getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Patrik Pihlblad hit a great ball. Inter Miami CF made a substitution. Javier Fridman replaced Eriberto Miranda. Patrik Pihlblad kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Juan Müller made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Inter Miami CF's Lars Ek got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah made an important save on a dangerous shot by Juan Müller in the 54th minute. Inter Miami CF made a substitution. Mauro Liher replaced Justo Montrel. Inter Miami CF's Erasmo Lekubegi was substituted for Placido Mergildo. 66 minutes into the match, Inter Miami CF's goalkeeper Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juan Müller. After a rather tough play, Inter Miami CF's Javier Fridman got a free kick in the 66th minute. With a little luck, Inter Miami CF's Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah got control of the ball when Juan Müller tried to sneak it across the goal line. Saul Nesto didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Tonico Tinoco went, in the 76th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Gep FC's Antonello Bartolomucci was substituted for Inocencio Lizardi. Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonello Bartolomucci, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 84 minutes into the match, Inter Miami CF's goalkeeper Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ali Yılmaz. 85 minutes into the match, Gep FC's goal looked a bit too open when Javier Fridman came free, but Saul Nesto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 86 minutes, Aquilino Romo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gep FC and the Inter Miami CF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Aquilino Romo kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Javier Fridman in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Saul Nesto saved Gep FC from getting behind. In the 90th minute of the match, Antonello Bartolomucci tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Antonello Bartolomucci got free with Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 92 minutes into the match, Inter Miami CF's goalkeeper Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcos Fidencio. Inter Miami CF's Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elvio Louis in the 94th minute of play. Gep FC's Saul Nesto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tonico Tinoco in the 96th minute of play. Jean-Philippe Al Abdullah made a fantastic save in the 97th minute, when Antonello Bartolomucci sent off a good shot on target. The Gep FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Gep FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.