Inter Miami CF (19W-4L-6D, 63 points) secured a point on the road with a 2-2 draw in the team’s visit to Atlanta United on Wednesday night. The match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium saw Academy product David Ruiz and forward Leonardo Campana score the team’s goals on the night. Notably, Campana’s strike made Club history, as it took his tally for Inter Miami to 30 across all competitions to become the top-scorer in Inter Miami history
Lineup Notes
Inter Miami took the pitch in Atlanta with several changes to its starting XI from the win over Philadelphia this past Saturday. Drake Callender started in goal; Marcelo Weigandt, Sergii Kryvtsov, Ian Fray and Franco Negri made up a back line of four; Ruiz, Yannick Bright and Benjamin Cremaschi lined up in midfield; Julian Gressel and Robert Taylor flanked striker Campana to lead the team’s attack.
Match Action
Following a slow start to the match it was the visitors that broke the deadlock, with Academy product Ruiz opening the scoring in the 29th minute. Left back Negri kickstarted the play leading up to the goal, driving forward and cutting in from the left wing before delivering a ball that was deflected before finding Ruiz inside the box. The young midfielder then calmly beat Atlanta’s keeper with a right-footed finish to give Inter Miami the lead. The goal was Ruiz’s first this 2024 regular season.
The scoring subsequently remained unmoved through the remaining minutes of the first half for Inter Miami to go into the break leading 0-1.
Atlanta then equalized early in the second half, with forward Saba Lobjanidze tying the match in the 56th minute.
Inter Miami then regained its lead through a strike from Campana in the 59th minute, with the Ecuadorian forward finding the back of the net with a powerful left-footed drive from a free kick opportunity. The goal was a historic one, as it took Campana’s tally for Inter Miami to 30 across all competitions to become the top-scorer in Club history. The strike was his sixth this regular season and seventh overall this 2024 campaign.
Atlanta United attacker Aleksey Miranchuk tied the match at 2-2 in the 84th minute.
The 2-2 scoreline remained unmoved through the final whistle and Inter Miami claimed a point on the road to continue leading the Supporters’ Shield standings.
Post-Match Reaction
“It was a tough game, especially when we came to play here, it's a tough stadium to play and a difficult team. But I think we had a good performance. I think in the first half we found the goal and managed the game in a good way. And then in the second half, when they scored the goal, Campana responded with ours and then we thought that we were going to manage the game a little bit better. But of course, Atlanta is playing at home, they're going to push, they had a big crowd, and this is kind of the game that we expected,” said assistant coach Javier Morales.
La Tropical Watch Party
Inter Miami fans were able to enjoy the action of the game in Atlanta along with fellow Club fans at the Watch Party at La Tropical. The event was open to all ages and included prizes and beer specials.
Next Match
Next, Inter Miami will close out the week with another road matchup. The team will be traveling north to visit New York City FC at Yankee Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. ET.
Stats:
Possession:
ATL - 47.6%
MIA - 52.4&
Shots:
ATL - 17
MIA - 12
Saves:
ATL - 4
MIA - 3
Corners:
ATL - 3
MIA - 5
Fouls:
ATL - 12
MIA - 11
