Inter Miami 2-2 Austin Player Ratings: Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez Rescue A Point For Inter Miami As Austin Hold Them To A Stalemate On Home Turf

A rollercoaster of a match was witnessed between Inter Miami and Austin in the Major League Soccer as the encounter was a genuine thriller from start to finish. It was your typical edge-of-the-seat thriller, which didn't let you know who would come out on top till the very end.

Austin fired the first shot, taking an early lead through a brilliant Guilherme Biro header inside the first six minutes. However, you can never count out a team with Lionel Messi.

He responded almost instantly, leveling the score just four minutes later and setting the tone for a chaotic night. The match swung back and forth, a true testament to the competitive nature of this MLS encounter.

The second half saw Austin retake the lead through Jayden Nelson in the 53rd minute, only for another legend, Luis Suárez, to come off the bench and snatch a late equalizer for Inter Miami.

In the end, it was a result that felt fair given the effort from both sides. A lot of missed chances and goalkeeper heroics from either team were the highlight of this MLS game.

Here are the Inter Miami vs Austin Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Inter Miami had most possession of the ball (66%), but underperformed their xG of 3.53.
• One of the greatest footballers of all-time, Lionel Messi, won the most ground duels in this match (6).
• Mateo Silvetti and Germán Berterame both recorded the most key passes in this game (4).

Inter Miami Player Ratings vs Austin

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Goalkeeper

Dayne St. Clair - 6.0: He let in two goals and only made one save all night. From our perspective, he looked a bit stranded for both goals. He couldn't do much about the first header. The second one, though, he might feel he could've closed the angle quicker. It wasn't his worst day, but it certainly wasn't his best either.

Defenders

Micael - 7.5: We noticed Micael was a calm presence in a chaotic backline. His passing was crisp, and he made a few really important tackles, including a last-man tackle. He did his job with minimal fuss. A very solid and reliable performance from the defender.

Ian Fray - 6.0: A really mixed first half for the young defender. He did grab an assist, which was a definite plus. However, he was caught out of position for Austin's opening goal. It was no surprise to see him substituted at halftime; a classic learning experience.

Noah Allen - 6.5: A pretty standard performance from Noah Allen. He was strong in his duels, winning all of them. But he didn't offer a lot going forward which was a shame. A solid but unspectacular hour on the pitch for him.

Maximiliano Falcón - 7.0: What stood out to us was his sheer desire. He was an absolute warrior, winning eight duels and dominating in the air. He did pick up a yellow card for his troubles, a sign of his all-action style. Sometimes you need that passion, even if it borders on reckless.

Midfielders

Rodrigo De Paul - 7.5: He was the conductor of the orchestra tonight. With over 100 touches, he dictated the play from the middle of the park. He created chances and kept the team ticking. It was a proper box-to-box performance that we've come to expect from him.

Telasco Segovia - 6.5: Incredibly tidy in possession with near-perfect passing accuracy. However, he played it too safe for our liking. He needed to be more ambitious with his passes to break down the Austin defense. A neat but ultimately ineffective performance.

Lionel Messi - 8.5: The highest-rated player on the pitch, and for good reason. He was simply electric. He scored a goal, hit the post, and was a constant menace with 11 shots. Every time he got the ball, you felt something was going to happen. It was a captain's performance of the highest caliber.

Tadeo Allende - 7.0: A bundle of energy on the wing. He was direct, created a couple of good chances, and even tracked back to help defensively. He did miss one big chance, but his work rate and positive play were a joy to watch. A really promising display.

David Ayala - 6.0: He had a quiet game before being taken off. He was good on the ball but didn't really influence the proceedings. You just expected a bit more from him in such a frantic match. He seemed to let the game pass him by.

Forwards

Mateo Silvetti - 6.5: It's a frustrating one to rate. His movement was excellent, getting into great positions all night. But his finishing let him down badly. With six shots and several big chances missed, he'll be having nightmares about this game. He could have had a hat-trick.

Substitutes

Gonzalo Luján - 6.5: Came on at halftime and looked steady. He provided some stability at the back. Didn't do anything spectacular but did his job effectively.

Yannick Bright - 6.0: His main contribution was getting booked two minutes after coming on. He brought energy, but it was uncontrolled. He needs to add some composure to his game.

Germán Berterame - 7.0: An excellent cameo. He made a real difference when he came on. His assist for the equalizer was crucial and he looked very sharp.

Luis Suárez - 7.5: The ultimate poacher. He came on and did what he does best: score goals. His late equalizer was pure instinct. That's why you pay him the big bucks. A game-saving contribution.

Dániel Pintér - N/A: Came on for the final few minutes. Not enough time to make any real impact.

Manager

J. Mascherano - 7.0: His team showed a lot of heart to fight back twice. His substitutions, particularly Luis Suárez and Germán Berterame, were spot on. However, he needs to sort out the team's defensive lapses that saw them concede early in both halves.

Austin Player Ratings vs Inter Miami

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Goalkeeper

Brad Stuver - 8.0: Absolutely phenomenal. He was the reason Austin got a point from this game. With six saves, including several world-class stops to deny Messi, he was a giant between the sticks. From our perspective, he was Austin's man of the match, no question.

Defenders

Brendan Hines-Ike - 7.0: A proper old-school defensive performance. He was a rock at the back, making crucial blocks and clearances. He put his body on the line time and time again. You could see his determination.

Oleksandr Svatok - 6.0: He had a tough evening dealing with Miami's relentless attack. He won some battles but lost a few crucial ones. He stuck to his task but was outmaneuvered on a few occasions. A difficult but determined night's work.

Jon Gallagher - 6.5: He did his defensive work diligently. He made some important interceptions and was solid throughout. We didn't see much of him going forward, but he ensured his flank was secure. A disciplined performance.

Guilherme Biro - 7.5: What a great performance before he was subbed. He scored a fantastic opening goal with a powerful header. He was a constant threat down the flank and solid defensively. It was a shame to see him go off.

Midfielders

Ilie Sánchez - 6.5: The captain did a decent job protecting his defense. He was neat on the ball, but the sheer quality of Miami's midfield sometimes overwhelmed him. A respectable performance under pressure.

Facundo Torres - 7.5: He was on fire for the 45 minutes he played. He provided a great assist for the first goal and even hit the woodwork. It was a massive blow for Austin when he went off injured. He was looking unplayable.

Nicolás Dubersarsky - 6.0: A very combative display in the midfield. He broke up play well but was a bit too aggressive at times, committing needless fouls. He brought fight but lacked a bit of composure on the ball.

J. Rosales - 6.5: What stood out to us was his incredible work rate. He was everywhere, winning the ball back nine times. However, he was also very wasteful in possession. A truly mixed bag of a performance.

Forwards

Myrto Uzuni - 7.5: A livewire throughout the match. He provided an assist, hit the post, and was a constant thorn in Miami's side. His direct running and skill caused all sorts of problems. He was unlucky not to get a goal himself.

Christian Ramirez - 5.5: This was a performance to forget. He was completely anonymous, touching the ball just 15 times in 76 minutes. The game completely passed him by. He offered nothing upfront and was a ghost.

Substitutes

Jayden Nelson - 7.5: The definition of a super sub. He came on at halftime and scored what looked to be the winner. A fantastic impact from the bench. He couldn't have dreamed of a better contribution.

Besard Sabovic - 6.0: Brought on to add some steel to the midfield. He did his job quietly and effectively. A solid, if unspectacular, cameo.

Jon Bell - 6.0: Came on to help see out the win, but his introduction coincided with his team conceding. Not entirely his fault, but the timing was unfortunate.

CJ Fodrey - 6.0: Had limited time to make an impact. He ran around a bit but didn't see much of the ball.

Zan Kolmanic - N/A: A late change with little time to get involved in the action.

Manager

N. Estévez Martínez - 7.5: He got his tactics spot on. His team was resilient, organized, and dangerous on the counter. His substitution to bring on Jayden Nelson was a stroke of genius. He was just a few minutes away from a famous victory.

Man of the Match

Lionel Messi was adjudged Sportdunia's man of the match from this MLS game.

Worst Performer

Christian Ramirez was the worst performer in Inter Miami vs Austin.