Without Lionel Messi or Jordi Albahe Inter Miami could not find a base US Open Cup Final and fell before him Houston Dynamo 2-1, staying within the limits of the second title in its history. Now, the only objective left for Martino’s men is to fight the qualifying for the MLS playoffswaiting to find out when can you come back Leo.
Houston outscored Miami in the first 35 minutes, overwhelmingly dominant, from the game and the scoreboard: Griffin Dorsey made it 1-0 and Amin Bassey scored the second from the penalty spot.
He Inter Miami improved in the second half and set the definition pending with a goal by Josef Martínez closing. However, there was no time for another heroic comeback and the victory remained in the hands of the Texans, as had happened in 2018 (3-0 vs. Philadelphia Union).
How did Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo? Final score
| Equipment | 1 T | 2T | Partial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Houston Dynamo | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Objectives:
- HOU – Griffin Dorsey – Minute 24
- HOU – Amine Bassi – Minute 32
- MIA – Josef Martínez – Minute 90+1
Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo live
Full time! Kefalia of the Bell and Farias from the door of the area had the last ones, but without luck. It was a win and a title for the Houston Dynamo, who won 2-1.
Joseph Martinez’s goal for 2-1
Farias ➡️ Martínez
Josef puts it in the back of the net to put us on the board.#MIAvHOU | 1-2 pic.twitter.com/cy8rU4DXsH
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 28, 2023
Minute 90+1: Goal Inter Miami! Josef Martínez puts suspense in the set-up, with a good reception and set-up inside the opposition area. Martino’s men have 5 minutes to look for an equaliser.
Minute 85: Inter are looking for a discount, but without clarity or precision. Houston Dynamo are on their way to the title.
Minute 72: Quiñones scored the third but the action was ruled out by VAR for offside.
Minute 65: Inter is very unprotected against Dynamo’s counters. Carrasquia had it, but he didn’t finish the game well. Then Josef’s shot misses from inside the area.
Minute 59: Inter Miami is a bit better in this second half. Kremaski was close to the penalty, with a shot from the door of the area. Trabell covered quite a bit underneath.
The second half began. Two changes at Inter Miami: Dixon Arroyo and Josef Martínez for Gómez and Taylor.
End of the first half! With goals from Basi and Dorsey, Houston Dynamo wins 2-0.
Minute 41: It took 41 minutes for Inter Miami to have their first shot (save), when Houston Dynamo already had 12. Kremaski tried from the door of the area. Above the beam. It’s a Houston monologue.
Amin Bassi’s goal for Houston Dynamo 2-0
Bassi from point 🎯
Make it 2-0 in @HoustonDynamo in the @opencup final!
pic.twitter.com/CSrlpYHHCv— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 28, 2023
Minute 32: Houston Dynamo’s goal! Amin Bassi, from the penalty spot, makes it 2-0 after Gedlin fouls Quinones.
Griffin Dorsey’s goal for Houston Dynamo 1-0
GRIFFIN. DORSEY. 💥@HoustonDynamo lead to @opencup final!
pic.twitter.com/urMS9nUFnk— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 28, 2023
Minute 24: Houston Dynamo’s goal! Great combination in speed between Corey Baird, Artur and finally Griffin Dorsey who made a powerful shot to burn Callender’s net. 1 to 0.
Minute 20: Two were cautioned at Inter Miami, Allen and Krivtsov.
Minute 13: Dynamo were much better at the start of the match. Not demanding Callender yet, but with the majority of possession and lots of blocks or missed shots. Inter Miami hasn’t made any groundwork yet. During the visit, Franco Escobar already saw yellow.
The match has begun! Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo are already competing in the US Open Cup 2023 final.
This is how Inter Miami makes it to the final.
Our official @opencup line up 😤#MIAvHOU | 8:30 p.m. ET pic.twitter.com/cLPkUfdxb5
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 27, 2023
Messi not even on the bench. This was confirmed by the organization of the US Open Cup itself.
No Messi tonight @opencup fans
The Goat will not dress for it #USOC2023 Final
— US Open Cup (@opencup) September 27, 2023
Messi will not be a starter. Inter Miami do not yet have a confirmed squad, but it is known that Lionel Messi will not start from the start as expected. This was confirmed by Argentinian journalist Gastón Edul, before the meeting.
The champion of the US Open Cup has been determined! Inter Miami host Houston Dynamo to crown the winner of the United States’ premier national cup, which featured 99 teams from different divisions and leagues during its 2023 edition.
Inter Miami’s starting line-up
Drake Callender; DeAndre Yedlin, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Kamal Miller, Noah Allen? Benjamín Cremaschi, Sergio Busquets, Diego Gómez; Facundo Farias? Leonardo Cabana and Robert Taylor.
Houston Dynamo’s starting line-up
Andrew Tarbell; Franco Escobar, Erik Sviatchenko, Micael, Griffin Dorsey; Adalberto Carrasquilla, Héctor Herrera, Artur; Amine Bassi, Corey Baird and Nelson Quiñones.
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo? Schedule, TV channel and online streaming
- Time: 18:30 CDMX, 20:30 ET in the United States, 21:30 in Argentina and 2:30 in Spain (Thursday)
- TV channels:
- Spain: Movistar Champions League
- USA: Telemundo, Universe
- Mexico: Claro Sports
- Argentina: TyC Sports
- Flow:
- Spain: Movistar Plus
- USA: Fanatiz, Peacock, Paramount +, Fubo
- Mexico: fanatical
- Argentina: TyC Sports Play
