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Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 1-0 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to six matches. Luis Suarez scored the decisive penalty kick in the 81st minute after a collision in the box sent Miami forward German Berterame to the hospital via ambulance. The win gives Miami a record of 11-2-4 (37 points), including two victories without Lionel Messi, who is recovering from Argentina's World Cup run. Montreal fell to 4-10-3 (15 points) and extended their winless streak to six games. Miami dominated possession in the first half, but Montreal had the only shot on target. Montreal goalkeeper Sebastian Breza made one save, while Miami's Rocco Ríos Novo made two. The teams will meet again in Florida on August 29.
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Luis Suarez converted an 81st-minute penalty kick to give Inter Miami a 1-0 victory over host CF Montreal on Saturday night, extending the club's winning streak to six matches.
Miami (11-2-4, 37 points) has now won six consecutive games, including the last two without Lionel Messi as he recovers from Argentina's run to the World Cup final.
The loss extends Montreal's (4-10-3, 15 points) winless skid to six matches (0-3-3). Montreal has not recorded a league victory since a 2-0 decision over Orlando City on May 9.
Key Moments
- 70th minute: A ball was crossed into the box, and Miami forward German Berterame went up for a header, colliding with Montreal defender Efrain Morales. Berterame remained down for several minutes before being taken off the field in an ambulance.
- 81st minute: On the ensuing penalty kick, Suarez chipped a shot over keeper Sebastian Breza for his ninth goal of the season.
Montreal's Missed Opportunities
Montreal had chances to open the scoring early in the second half:
- 50th minute: Hennadii Synchuk's right-footed strike from the right side of the box missed just to the right of the goal.
- 57th minute: Miami's Yannick Bright was awarded a free kick after being fouled by Prince Owusu. Montreal midfielder Matty Longstaff blocked Suarez's ensuing free kick from just outside the box.
Miami's Chances
- 68th minute: A leaping Breza recorded his only save of the night on Telasco Segovia's right-footed strike from just outside the box.
- Miami dominated first-half possession, but Montreal had the lone shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.
- 13th minute: Synchuk had a glorious opportunity, but Miami keeper Rocco Ríos Novo (two saves) got his right hand on the strike to make the save.
Upcoming Match
Saturday was the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. They will meet again in Florida on Aug. 29.
This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.
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Yardbarker: SoccerWestern
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Miami extends win streak to 6 with late Luis Suarez PK at Montreal