CLEVELAND, OH. – Inter Miami CF secured a 0-1 win on the road over Columbus Crew today to extend its unbeaten run to eight this 2025 MLS regular season and momentarily climb up to first place in the Eastern Conference standings. A goal from Academy product Benjamin Cremaschi led the team to victory in front of a record home crowd for the Crew of 60,614 fans at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, while Royal Caribbean Icon of the Match Óscar Ustari recorded a clean sheet for a second consecutive regular season match. Additionally, Inter Miami is now the only remaining unbeaten team this 2025 MLS regular season after defeating Columbus Crew this afternoon.
“I’m proud of the team’s willingness, desire, and attitude, and I believe we came out stronger from a match and a week when we really needed it.” said head coach Javier Mascherano.
Inter Miami took the pitch with Ustari between the sticks; Marcelo Weigandt, Gonzalo Luján, Noah Allen and Jordi Alba formed a back line of four; Benjamin Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright and Tadeo Allende started in midfield; captain Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez led the team’s attack.
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Following a close start to the match with few opportunities in attack, Ustari had a notable intervention to keep the hosts scoreless in the 29th minute. The Argentine goalkeeper exhibited quick reflexes and saved an attempt from the center of the box from Max Arfsten.
Shortly after, Inter Miami opened the scoring on the other end in the 30th minute following a fantastic team play. A long ball from Suárez from the center of the pitch met Weigandt’s run down the right flank, who subsequently delivered a precise first-time right-footed cross for Cremaschi to send the ball to the back of the net with a diving header inside the box. The goal was the first for Cremaschi this MLS regular season, while the assist was Weigandt’s first this league campaign.
The second half presented another highly-contested 45 minutes, but the 0-1 scoreline ultimately remained unchanged for Inter Miami to claim all three points in its visit to Columbus and remain as the only unbeaten side this regular season. Additionally, Ustari had another superb performance in goal, recording three saves to keep a clean sheet for a second consecutive regular season fixture.
Next, Inter Miami will switch gears to focus on the team’s upcoming visit to the Vancouver Whitecaps this Thursday, April 24, for the thrilling first leg in the series between the sides in the semifinals of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Scoring Summary:
MIA – Benjamin Cremaschi (Marcelo Weigandt, Luis Suarez) 30’
Misconduct:
MIA – Gonzalo Lujan (Yellow Card 87’), Maximiliano Falcon (Yellow Card 82’)
Lineups / Substitutions:
Columbus Crew – GK Patrick Schulte; D Mohamed Farsi, Steven Moreira (Andrés Herrera 90’ + 1), Malte Amundsen (Yevhen Cheberko 21’), Max Arfsten; M Sean Zawadzki, Darlington Nagbe, Dylan Chambost (Aziel Jackson 76’); F Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Dániel Gazdag
Unused Substitutes – GK Evan Bush; D Cesar Ruvalcaba; M, Derrick Jones, Cole Mrowka, Amar Sejdić; F Taha Habroune
Inter Miami CF – GK Óscar Ustari; D Marcelo Weigandt (Tomás Avilés 77’), Gonzalo Luján, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba; M Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright (Maximiliano Falcón 77’), Lionel Messi ©, Benjamin Cremaschi (David Martínez 88’), Tadeo Allende (Fafa Picault 77’); F Luis Suárez (Telasco Segovia 68’)
Unused Substitutes – GK Drake Callender; D Ian Fray; M Robert Taylor; F Allen Obando
Stats:
Possession:
CLB – 59.76%
MIA – 40.24%
Shots:
CLB – 16
MIA – 6
Saves:
CLB – 1
MIA – 3
Corners:
CLB – 3
MIA – 6
Fouls:
CLB – 10
MIA – 15
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