Orlando City SC delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night, defeating Inter Miami CF 3-0 in a fiery Florida Derby clash at Exploria Stadium. In front of a roaring home crowd, Orlando asserted its dominance early and never looked back, taking full advantage of Inter Miami’s struggles—especially without star player Lionel Messi, who missed the match due to a minor calf injury.
The scoring opened in the 18th minute, when Facundo Torres curled a low shot past Miami’s goalkeeper after a smooth buildup in the midfield. Orlando controlled possession and tempo throughout the first half, with Miami barely able to mount a response.
Before halftime, Duncan McGuire capitalized on a defensive miscue, slotting in a second goal for the Lions and sending the stadium into celebration mode. Inter Miami’s defense looked shaky and disorganized without their key leaders on the pitch.
The second half brought more trouble for the visiting side. In the 68th minute, Wilder Cartagena fired home a thunderous goal off a set piece, sealing the win for Orlando and further igniting the already electrified crowd.
Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese had a standout performance, making several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. Miami, lacking creativity and sharpness in the final third, rarely threatened the goal.
After the match, Orlando head coach Óscar Pareja praised his team’s energy and execution: “This match meant more than points. It was about showing who we are in Florida, and the boys gave it everything.”
The victory moves Orlando City up the Eastern Conference standings, while Inter Miami slips further down as questions begin to swirl around their depth and ability to perform without Messi on the field.
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