Inter Miami secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday, April, in a match that shattered attendance records and kept fans on the edge of their seats. The game, relocated to Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland to accommodate soaring demand—thanks in part to the presence of superstar Lionel Messi—drew an astonishing,61 spectators, the largest non-NFL event ever held at the venue.
The decisive moment came in the 30th minute when Benjamin Cremaschi connected with a pinpoint cross from Marcelo Weigandt, diving to head home his first goal of the season. This marked the first time in minutes that a Miami player other than Messi found the back of the net. Despite several close calls, including a powerful Messi strike just wide before halftime, the Crew could not break through Miami’s defense.
Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was instrumental for Inter Miami, making three crucial saves in the second half to preserve the clean sheet. The Crew dominated possession (58%) and registered more shots on target, but Miami’s resilience proved decisive.
With this win, Inter Miami remains unbeaten (5-0-3), climbing the Eastern Conference standings, while Columbus suffers its first defeat of the season (5-1-3)4. The next clash between these Eastern Conference powerhouses is already circled on fans’ calendars—will Columbus get their revenge, or will Miami’s momentum continue?
