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Summary and goals | Inter Miami 1-3 Whitecaps: Second Leg Semifinal of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Full-Time

Join us for minute-by-minute coverage of the Inter Miami vs Whitecaps match in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal

By Andrés Abril

    Join us for minute-by-minute coverage of the Inter Miami vs Whitecaps match in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal

  • 9+3

  • Endgame | 1-3

    At the end of the match, Inter Miami was eliminated by Vancouver, 5-1 on aggregate. With Messi on the pitch, they were eliminated. Berhalter was the game's MVP with one goal and two assists.

  • 90

  • The ball was passing near Takaoka's goal. Leo Messi, like those days at Barcelona, ​​came in alone, shooting in the box, but it went just wide of the Japanese goalkeeper's net. With this action, it'll be all on the clock, as nothing will be added in stoppage time.

  • 87

  • Free kick for Miami. Lionel Messi takes the direct free kick. Takaoka's number 10 parries it. He read the Argentine well, as he saved the ball that was headed for Miami. Vancouver counterattacks.

  • 82

  • The visiting team continues to play the ball, dominating possession, the fans chanting louder, seeking a response from their team, and the coaches' instructions. The Miami fans continue to leave the stadium, because the score is impossible.

  • 79

  • Lionel Messi's shot, the first for the number ten in the second half, went wide. The Argentine did everything perfectly. The Miami fans are starting to leave the stadium, while the Vancouver fans have taken over.

  • 77

  • Sergio Busquets recovered the ball to give Miami a way out. The Herons took a free kick, looking for the last chance. Instead of the cross, they went with the prefabricated play. Yannick Bright and David Martínez came on for Allende and Allen.

  • 74

  • Inter Miami now has to score six goals. A substitution was made as Sebastian Berhalter came off the pitch, and Emmanuel Sabbi came on. Allende's shot, looking for the hour mark, ended up hitting the crossbar.

  • 71

  • Whitecaps goal

    Vancouver scored, the game was over, and the tie was broken. All thanks to a terrible exit, Sebastian Berhalter made it 5-1. Taking advantage of the rebound inside the box, this already tells us who's the first finalist.

  • 68

  • Luis Suárez's shot was sent out for a corner by Ocampo. In the center, a handball was called for, but there was an offside. Suárez, beyond not chasing the ball, tried to make goalkeeper Takaoka uncomfortable.

  • 66

  • Yellow card for Cubas, Sergio Busquets was fouled near the penalty area, Takoka feigned injury, but the Japanese goalkeeper was already there. Inter Miami needed four goals on the scoreboard, and Javier Mascherano was pressing in the technical area.

  • 61

  • Luis Suárez's shot from near the goal, Jordi Alba gave him a ball like the one he played against Barcelona, ​​but the Uruguayan crossed the ball too much, showing his fatigue and desperation. There's another substitution, Allen Obando for Segovia.

  • 60

  • Daniel Ríos' first shot, which ends with a shot on goal, is headed by Lionel Messi, who leads the counterattack. The cross is aimed at Luis Suárez, but it goes wide of Japanese goalkeeper Takaoka's goal. The crowd chants the number 10's name.

  • 56

  • Change in the match: Daniel Rios replaces Brian White due to injury. Javier Mascherano makes two changes. Federico Redondo and Maximiliano Falcón replace Lujan and Cremaschi. We're approaching the 60th minute.

  • 53

  • Whitecaps goal 1-2

    Vancouver scores, another goal in less than a minute, with a 3-goal lead, Pedro Vite scores, causing the entire defense to be on display, a work of art goal, because Berthalter again provided the assist, making it 2.

  • 51

  • Gol de Whitecaps 1-1

    Vancouver's goal, the match is tied, but the aggregate is 1-3, Brian White, with this goal could eliminate Inter Miami, entered the area alone, unmarked, now Messi's team will go for 3 goals.

  • 47

  • First change for Vancouver: Sam Adekugbe for Tate Johnson. Nobody makes any changes for Miami. Everyone remains in the starting lineup. Remember, Tate already had a yellow card, which is why he's been substituted.

  • 45

  • Second half 1-0

    The second half begins, the referee's clock starts, and he sees that everything is in order, all 22 men on each side. We hope you have fun with us, don't fall asleep, because we're going to shout the goals together here.

  • 45+3

  • Halftime 1-0

    Halftime, the game reaches the end of the first half, with many emotions spread throughout, let's go with the previous summary of the actions, I had some coffee, so you can recharge your batteries, because in a few moments we continue with the second half.

    Jordi Alba scored the goal in the 9th minute, giving us a 2-1 aggregate score in Vancouver's favor. A goal sends this to extra time.

  • 45

  • Yellow card for Berhalter, he joins the bad boys club, for a foul he commits on Allende, 2 more minutes are added to the game, Federico Redondo still gets into the club, because he gets a yellow card.

  • 40

  • Lionel Messi's direct shot, facing the Japanese goalkeeper, ends in a corner for Inter Miami, and near the final five minutes, the best player in the world will attempt it.

  • 35

  • The game is getting into a slow rhythm, with the players themselves showing signs of wear and tear, and fatigue is already evident. The coaches are struggling to find solutions to improve their team. Messi hasn't touched the ball, but hasn't played in the visitors' box.

  • 31

  • We're halfway through the match, and Inter Miami has a throw-in, but it starts with a scuffle between Jordi Alba and Edier Ocampo. The referee calms things down, not risking yellow cards.

  • 26

  • We reach the 25-minute mark and there is a throw-in for the Vancouver team, Maximiliano Falcón rejects the ball well inside his area, but again the visiting team maintains the ball position and has the entire Inter Miami team behind them.

  • 22

  • A foul is committed against the experienced Uruguayan striker, Luis Suárez, who is brought down near the corner kick. Ocampo tells him not to touch it, there is a free kick, Messi to take it, this is as if it were a cross, the play ends with Redondo going wide and the ball has gone out.

  • 16

  • Lionel Andrés Messi's first chance in front of goal, Japanese goalkeeper Takaoka was surprised and breathed a sigh of relief because it could have been Inter Miami's second goal and tied the aggregate score. Messi thanks his teammates for the gesture and wants to try again.

  • 11

  • And watch out because there's a counterattack from Vancouver, the shot was almost a goal by the Whitecaps' number 11, Maximiliano Falcón slips, the ball received by Sabbi ends in a shot that hits the post of goal by goalkeeper Ustari.

  • 10

  • Inter Miami Looking for the second goal that would put them further into the game, they have to move the ball back quite a bit to find Messi, Leo himself has to drop down to midfield, abandon his position to take the initiative to play from deep.

  • 9

  • Miami Goal | 1-0 | Alba

    Inter Miami scores, the scoring opens, Chase Stadium explodes, as fans believe a comeback is possible. Jordi Alba scored the goal, all thanks to Messi, who finds Suárez and passes to Jordi, who shoots across the net, impossible for the Japanese goalkeeper.

  • 5

  • In the first 5 minutes of the match, Vancouver keeps Inter Miami recovering the balls consecutively, Lionel Messi has not had the ball and the best player in the world looks a little desperate because the balls are not reaching him.

  • 3

  • Maximiliano Falcón recovers the ball, clears, Allen joins the defensive detail, Miami looking for the first danger for Messi, Leo has not touched the ball, Jordi Alba receives the defensive pressure.

  • 0

  • First half 0-0

    The first 45 minutes of the match have begun. We begin with the action that has everyone excited. Today we have a great match on the pitch. We'll see goals, fouls, and cards, but above all, we're going to have fun. The referee blows his whistle and starts the clock. VAR is ready to keep an eye on things.

  • Inter Miami's starting lineup

  • Whitecaps' starting lineup

  • Vancouver Whitecaps upcoming games:

  • Vancouver Whitecaps upcoming games:

    • 04/30/25 | Concacaf Champions Cup | Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 18:00
    • 05/03/25 | MLS | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers | 19:00
    • 05/10/25 | MLS | LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 20:30
    • 05/17/25 | MLS | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders | 19:00
    • June 1, 2025 | Concacaf Champions Cup | Final (if they qualify) vs. Cruz Azul or Tigres | To be confirmed
  • Inter Miami's upcoming matches:

  • Inter Miami's upcoming matches:

    • 04/30/25 | Concacaf Champions Cup | Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 18:00
    • 05/04/25 | MLS | Orlando City vs Inter Miami | 19:30
    • 05/11/25 | MLS | Inter Miami vs Atlanta United | 19:30
    • 05/18/25 | MLS | Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami | 19:00
    • June 1, 2025 | Concacaf Champions Cup | Final (if they qualify) vs. Cruz Azul or Tigres | To be confirmed
  • Where to watch Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

  • Where to watch Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

    Transmissions:

    • In Mexico: Tubi Mexico (free, via FOX Deportes), YouTube (official Concacaf channel, possible free streaming), CONCACAF GO
    • In the United States: Fox Sports 1, fuboTV (free trial), TUDN App, TUDN.com, ViX Premium
    • In Argentina and South America: Disney+
    • In the UK: YouTube (Concacaf channel, free, subject to restrictions)

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