Miami Inter lose 0-1 to Los Angeles FC in the first leg of CONCACAF Champions League quarter - finals

At noon on April 3rd Beijing time, in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarter - finals, Miami Inter played away against Los Angeles FC. In the first half, neither side was able to create good scoring opportunities. In the second half, Odaz scored with a long - range shot, and Falcon made a goal - line save. Eventually, Miami Inter lost 0 - 1 to Los Angeles FC. This was the first defeat for the new head coach of Miami Inter after taking office. The second leg will be held on April 10th.

In the 14th minute, Messi dribbled the ball forward in the middle of the field and then passed it to Suarez at the edge of the penalty area arc. Suarez was brought down by a defending player, and Miami Inter was awarded a well - placed free - kick. Messi took the free - kick and shot directly, but the ball went over the crossbar.

In the 21st minute, Falcon was hit in the face by Odaz when he was off the ball and fell to the ground in pain. After checking the VAR, the referee showed a yellow card to Odaz.

In the 34th minute, the broadcast camera showed an NBA star watching the game in the stands.

In the 35th minute, Messi won a free - kick for Miami Inter and took it himself. He shot directly, but the ball was caught by goalkeeper Lloris.

In the 39th minute, Boanga got the ball and charged into the penalty area. His low - angle shot was blocked by the goalkeeper.

In the 42nd minute, Delgado took a long - range shot from outside the penalty area. The shot was too straight and was easily caught by the goalkeeper.

In the 45 3rd minute, Messi headed the ball to Suarez at the edge of the penalty area. Suarez took a long - range shot, but it went high.

At half - time, the score was 0 - 0.

In the 49th minute, Alba had an argument with an opponent, and the referee gave him a verbal warning.

In the 50th minute, Boanga went into the penalty area and fell to the ground, but the referee took no action.

In the 51st minute, Messi made a through - pass, but Suarez was too slow to get to the ball, and the goalkeeper fell on the ball to claim it.

In the 54th minute, Hollingshead's curving shot near the small penalty area went wide.

In the 57th minute, Odaz scored with a long - range shot, breaking the deadlock. Los Angeles FC led 1 - 0 against Miami Inter.

In the 62nd minute, Los Angeles FC had a free - kick opportunity. Valencia headed the ball at the near post, but it went over the goal.

In the 65th minute, Tillman shot in the penalty area unmarked, but Falcon made a goal - line clearance.

In the 67th minute, during Miami Inter's corner - kick attack, Falcon headed the ball towards the goal, but the ball was caught by the goalkeeper.

In the 69th minute, Los Angeles FC intercepted the ball in the front - field. Igor's long - range shot went wide of the baseline.

In the 71st minute, Busquets was penalized for a tackle on Yundai. He thought the opponent was diving and was very dissatisfied. He confronted the opponent aggressively, and the referee showed him a yellow card.

In the 78th minute, Messi's shot from the edge of the penalty area arc went into the stands.

In the 86th minute, Messi cut inside and shot low, but Lloris saved the ball.

In the 90 2nd minute, Busquets kicked an opponent. The referee only gave him a verbal warning instead of showing a second yellow card.

In the 90 3rd minute, Messi broke through and won a free - kick. He took it himself, but the ball went over the crossbar.

At the end of the game, Miami Inter lost 0 - 1 to Los Angeles FC in the first leg.

Line - ups:

Los Angeles FC: 1 - Lloris, 14 - Valencia, 33 - Aaron Long, 4 - Eddie, 24 - Hollingshead, 11 - Tillman (substituted by 80 - Oudin in the 83rd minute), 6 - Igor Jesus, 8 - Delgado, 22 - Yundai (substituted by 30 - David Martinez in the 72nd minute), 27 - Nathan (substituted by 5 - Marlon in the 90th minute), 99 - Boanga

Miami Inter: 19 - Ustari, 18 - Alba, 32 - Allen, 37 - Falcon, 2 - Lujan, 8 - Trasko (substituted by 30 - Cremaschi in the 67th minute), 5 - Busquets, 42 - Yannick Bright (substituted by 55 - Federico Redondo in the 81st minute), 7 - Pico (substituted by 16 - Taylor in the 67th minute), 9 - Suarez, 10 - Messi