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Messi Misses Penalty as Inter Miami Fall 3-0 to Charlotte Behind Toklomati Hat-Trick

The win stretched Charlotte's run to nine straight victories.

Overview

  • At 30 minutes, Lionel Messi had a penalty saved by Kristijan Kahlina, and Idan Toklomati scored on the immediate ensuing play for 1-0.
  • Toklomati doubled the lead early in the second half, finishing a cross from Brandt Bronico.
  • Inter Miami went down to 10 men when Tomás Avilés received a second yellow card in the 78th minute.
  • Charlotte won a late penalty that Toklomati converted to complete his hat-trick and seal the 3-0 scoreline.
  • The defeat dropped Miami in the Eastern Conference standings, with reports differing on the exact position, while Charlotte strengthened its top-three footing during the streak.