Inter Miami Vs New York City Highlights, MLS Cup Playoffs: Allende Hat-Trick Crowns Herons Eastern Conference Champions

We are back with the first MLS Cup Playoffs final match on offer, with New York City travelling to Inter Miami in search of a final berth. Stay tuned for the pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.

• Fixture: Inter Miami vs New York City

• Venue: Chase Stadium

• Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

• Time: 4:30 AM IST (November 30)

• Live Streaming/Telecast: None

Inter Miami and New York City FC get the Eastern Conference Final underway, with a packed crowd pushing both sides on. A spot in the MLS Cup final is on the line.

NYCFC start to control possession, moving the ball quickly to probe for gaps in Miami’s shape. Miami haven’t been tested defensively yet, but their early attacking spark has faded.

Tadeo Allende puts Inter Miami ahead. A simple long ball turns dangerous as Allende refuses to give it up, fighting through his marker to carve out a chance. From a tight angle on the right, he unleashes a powerful strike that flashes past Matt Freese and smashes into the net.

Inter Miami settle into possession after the opener, dictating the tempo and pushing for a second. NYCFC haven’t reacted yet, struggling to regain control or build anything meaningful.

Allende nets his second of the night, meeting Jordi Alba’s pinpoint cross with a smart glancing header into the top corner. That’s seven playoff goals for him, Miami now lead 2–0.

Justin Haak pulls one back. The Brooklyn native rises brilliantly to meet the cross and powers a header into the net, dragging NYCFC back into the contest. A huge moment that breathes life into the visitors.

Miami carve out another opening down the wing, but the final ball across the box doesn’t reach Luis Suárez. A missed chance to stretch the lead as the score stays tight.

Inter Miami head into the break 2–1 up after a clinical first half, scoring from their two best chances before shifting into game-management mode. But a lapse on a set piece allowed NYCFC to pull one back, keeping the match alive heading into the second half.

The second half begins at Chase Stadium. Miami look to restore their two-goal cushion, while NYCFC aim to mix up their attack and use the wings more as they chase an equaliser.

Fresh legs for NYCFC as Julián Fernández jogs in and Agustín Ojeda makes his way off. You can feel the tempo twitch already; Fernández is looking hungry the moment he crosses that white line.

And straight on the other side, the flag’s up on Messi. Inter Miami think they’ve carved out something slick, Messi ghosts in like he always does, but the timing’s just a heartbeat off. The move dies with that raised flag, and you can almost hear the collective groan from the pink shirts.

Inter Miami explode again and we have another goalllll! The stadium lifts as Mateo Silvetti pounces right in the heart of the box, lashes that right-footed finish past the keeper, and suddenly it’s 3-1.

Silvetti wheels away, arms wide, the pink wall behind the goal absolutely losing it. Miami smell blood now, this place is bouncing.

Miami slice NYCFC open on the break and there it is, 4-1. Telasco Segovia arrives bang on cue in the middle, keeps his cool, and tucks that right-footer neatly into the bottom-right corner.

Jordi Alba charges forward like it’s 2015 again, squares it perfectly, and Segovia just rolls it home. Miami are dancing now, NYCFC are chasing shadows.

Miami just won’t let up, five! Tadeo Allende bursts through the middle, meets Yannick Bright’s gorgeous through ball, and smacks a right-footer straight down the gut. The net ripples, the crowd roars, and NYCFC look absolutely spent.

Allende jogs off grinning, Miami are putting on a full-blown demolition show tonight.

The whistle goes and that’s that: Inter Miami wrap it up 5-1, a ruthless, swaggering second half that never gave NYCFC a breath.

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