Lionel Messi’s side appeared to be cruising in front of its home crowd, but Orlando produced a remarkable comeback to turn the match upside down. The defeat also extended Inter Miami’s wait for a first win at its new stadium.
The night carried extra symbolism for Inter Miami, with co-owner David Beckham celebrating his 51st birthday. Instead of a party, however, Miami were left with a defensive collapse that will raise serious questions about the team’s concentration and game management.
Orlando’s Martín Ojeda became the star of the night with a hat trick, while Tyrese Spicer scored the decisive goal in a comeback described as one of the rarest in MLS history: overturning a 3-0 deficit to win.
For Messi, the match brought another personal milestone but no celebration. The Argentine superstar continues to carry Miami’s attacking threat, yet this time even his presence could not prevent a derby disaster.
The result adds another fiery chapter to the Inter Miami-Orlando City rivalry, also known as the Florida Derby. With the 4-3 win, Orlando moved ahead in the all-time rivalry record.
