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Nashville SC Holds Inter Miami to Draw
12 Mar
Summary
- Nashville SC played Inter Miami 12 times since Messi's arrival.
- The first leg of Champions Cup round ended in a 0-0 tie.
- Nashville outshot Miami 15-8 in the first leg.
Nashville SC held Inter Miami to a scoreless draw on March 11 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 series, a surprising result given Inter Miami's strong record against Nashville since Lionel Messi joined MLS in the summer of 2023. The teams have faced each other 12 times, with Miami winning seven, drawing four, and Nashville securing only one victory.
Despite the historical disadvantage, Nashville displayed a spirited performance, outshooting Inter Miami 15-8 and forcing goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair into several saves. New defender Maxwell Woledzi, experiencing his first taste of the matchup, felt the result did not reflect the team's capabilities. Coach Javier Mascherano noted that Nashville appeared eager for retribution after last season's playoff exit, acknowledging a growing rivalry between the clubs.
The second leg of this matchup is scheduled for March 18 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A strong away performance from Nashville could further solidify their status as a rival to Inter Miami, challenging the historical narrative of their encounters.
