Inter Miami CF Surrenders Home Opportunity in Match Against FC Dallas

MIAMI, FL. – Inter Miami CF fell 3-4 against FC Dallas on Sunday evening. Forwards Fafa Picault and Allen Obando, and defender David Martínez scored the team’s goals in the match at Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami rotated its squad and took the pitch with Drake Callender in goal; Ian Fray, Gonzalo Luján, Maximiliano Falcón and Martínez formed a back line of four; Benjamin Cremaschi, Yannick Bright and Tomás Avilés started in midfield; Picault, Obando and Leo Afonso led the team in attack.

Notably, Obando made his first start since joining the Club, while Martínez and Afonso recorded their first starts this 2025 MLS regular season.

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The match kicked off with FC Dallas taking an early lead through a goal by defender Shaq Moore in the eighth minute.

Inter Miami responded with a goal of its own shortly after, with Picault finding the equalizer in the 16th minute to record his second goal this regular season. The Haitian forward struck from close range after picking up a loose inside the box after an initial attempt from Afonso.

In the 29th minute, Inter Miami scored again to send the match into the half with a 2-1 scoreline, with Obando finishing first time inside the box to capitalize on a cross from Fray from the right wing. The goal was Obando’s first for Inter Miami, while the assist was Fray’s first this regular season.

Inter Miami opened the second half extending its lead in the 56th minute with a left-footed finish to the bottom right corner from Martínez from the left end of the box to conclude a quick play down the left wing. The goal was the first for the Paraguayan international defender this season.

Dallas subsequently scored in the 65th, 69th and 81st minutes for the final 3-4 scoreline.

Scoring Summary:

MIA – Fafa Picault 16’, Allen Obando (Ian Fray, Tomás Avilés) 29’, David Martínez 56’

DAL – Shaq Moore 8’, Osaze Urhoghide 65, Anderson Julio (Pedrinho) 69’, Pedrinho (Logan Farrington) 81’

Misconduct:

DAL – Luciano Acosta (Yellow Card 83’)

Lineups / Substitutions: 

Inter Miami CF – GK Drake Callender; D Ian Fray, Gonzalo Luján, Maximiliano Falcón (Noah Allen 65’), David Martínez M Benjamin Cremaschi, Yannick Bright (Telasco Segovia 75’), Tomás Avilés; F Fafa Picault, Allen Obando (Tadeo Allende 75’), Leo Afonso (Federico Redondo 67’)

Unused Substitutes – GK Rocco Rios Novo; D Ryan Sailor, Marcelo Weigandt; M Santiago Morales, Sergio Busquets

FC Dallas – GK Maarten Paes; D Shaq Moore, Sebastien Ibeagha, Osaze Urhoghide, Nolan Norris (Lalas Abubakar 58’); M Kaick, Ramiro, Anderson Julio, Show (Pedrinho 58’), Luciano Acosta (Tsuki Ntsabeleng 90+2); F Logan Farrington (Tarilk Scott 88’)

Unused Substitutes – GK Michael Collodi; D Álvaro Augusto; M Patrickson Delgado, Diego García; F Bernard Kamungo

Details of the Game:

Stats: 

Possession:
MIA – 59%
DAL – 41%

Shots:
MIA – 13
DAL – 13

Saves:
MIA – 5
DAL – 3

Corners:
MIA – 8
DAL – 3

Fouls:
MIA – 11
DAL – 13

 

 

 

 

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Author: West Lamy

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