Open Extended Reactions FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Rain swept through South Florida, drenching supporters, slowing down players and complicating Saturday's MLS match between Inter Miami CF and D.C.
United to create a dismal atmosphere. The grim weather mirrored the performances from both teams on the pitch, as the stalemate dragged into the second half. The deadlock felt unbreakable at either end, before the final second of the match witnessed a phenomenon.
Seconds after entering the game due to a substitution triggered by the MLS concussion protocol, Leonardo Campana made his first touch and set himself up to score a right-footed, game-winning banger and inject life into an otherwise uninspiring match. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.
) The dread that once carried through the stands at Chase Stadium was suddenly replaced with frantic joy as Campana paraded shirtless, Miami head coach Gerardo Martino cracked the first smile in 90 minutes, and water splashed with every jump of joy by fans. Critics often say the best clubs are those who find a way to win in the most difficult situations, even when playing badly. Does Saturday's 1-0 victory mean that Miami have graduated into a team that can survive a match without a Lionel Messi miracle? Editor's Picks 1 Related The Argentine forward usually headlines a game with at least one goal and one assist, stealing the show with his knowledge of spatial awareness and talented left-foot.
He currently leads the league in assi.