Inter Miami's boring draw with Alames and his team failed to change the situation

Led by Lionel MessiInternational Miami, held the FIFA Club World Cup Group A match on Saturday, played against the Egyptian powerhouse Al-Aly at home, and the two sides ended up shaking hands in a 0:0 draw. This focus event attracted 60,927 spectators, setting a new record for the audience of this tournament (Source: FIFA official website).

Although Inter Miami had two South American stars, Messi and Luis Suárez, and had a slight advantage in ball possession and number of shots on goal (according to ESPN data, Inter Miami had 55% and 13 shots, slightly higher than Al Ahli's 10), the closest chance to score in the entire game came from the visiting team Al Ahli.

In the 41st minute of the first half, Inter Miami defender Shi Su Bo fouled Al Ali player Shi Geweiya in the penalty area and was penalized 12 yards. However, Al Ali striker Chasgut's penalty kick was saved by Inter Miami goalkeeper and failed to break the deadlock for the visiting team. According to the club's official website, this was the third time this season that Chasgut's penalty kick failed to break the opponent's goal.

Messi missed many shots

Although Inter Miami failed to score, they also created great opportunities. Messi was closely defended and intercepted by the opponent's players many times throughout the game (he was fouled 5 times in the whole game). He shot the post in a free kick opportunity, and another shot just missed the target before the end of the game, failing to bring victory to the home team. Suarez also actively participated in the attack, recording 4 shots in the whole game, but failed to achieve victory.

Inter Miami will play Porto in the next two group matches on Thursday, while Al Ahly will face Palmeiras in New York. According to the analysis of Sports Illustrated, if Inter Miami hopes to advance, it needs to improve its control of the front court, especially in the offensive end, to provide more effective support to Palmeiras.