Inter Miami CF II defeated New York City FC II 4-2 at Inter Miami CF Stadium, earning its third victory of the MLS NEXT Pro season. Mateo Saja, Theo Vorenkamp, Idoh Zeltzer-Zubida and Jude Adeclat scored for Inter Miami CF II.
New York City FC II opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the ninth minute. Inter Miami CF II equalized in the 16th minute when a low cross from Vorenkamp found Saja in the box. Saja’s goal was his sixth of the campaign, while Vorenkamp recorded his sixth assist of the season.
Vorenkamp then put Inter Miami CF II ahead after receiving a pass from Diego Rey and finishing the chance. It was Vorenkamp’s first goal of the season, and Rey recorded his third assist of the campaign. Idoh Zeltzer-Zubida extended the lead before halftime by finishing a loose ball after the opposing goalkeeper made a partial clearance, marking his 10th goal of the season.
Inter Miami CF II Holds Off New York City FC II
New York City FC II converted its second penalty kick of the match in the 63rd minute to pull within one goal. Goalkeeper Matias Marin recorded nine key interventions as Inter Miami CF II protected its advantage. Adeclat then scored in the second minute of added time, recording his first goal for Inter Miami CF II and sealing the 4-2 result.
Inter Miami CF II improved to 3W-17L-5D and 15 points with the victory. The lineup listed Inter Miami II with Marin in goal, Sloan Morrison, Rondell White and Nicholas Almeida in defense, Nash Dearmin, Joseph Convers, Zelter-Zubida, Ian Urkidi and Vorenkamp in midfield, and Saja and Rey in attack.
Next Match
Inter Miami CF II will host Orlando City B on Friday, Sept. 4, at Inter Miami CF Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
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