Inter Miami draw Al Ahly in Club World Cup opener
Inter Miami draw Al Ahly 0-0 in an intense start to the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite several close chances, including two from Lionel Messi and a heroic penalty save from Oscar Ustari, neither team managed to score.
Action-packed first half
The match started in a dramatic fashion, with Al Ahly dominating the early stages. They created multiple opportunities, forcing Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari into three brilliant saves. In the 32nd minute, Trezeguet earned a penalty but was denied by a diving Ustari, who kept the Herons in the game.
Messi leads second-half surge
After the break, Inter Miami showed more control and creativity, with Messi orchestrating the attack. The Argentine legend came closest with a perfectly curled free kick that grazed the post. Fafa Picault also tested the keeper with a powerful shot, while Messi and Maxi Falcon had back-to-back chances in stoppage time from corners.
Mascherano praises the performance
Coach Javier Mascherano praised his team’s spirit, saying, “We fought until the end. We showed great character.” While both teams had their moments, the draw was a fair result in a match full of missed chances.
