Match report
Vancouver Whitecaps Shock Inter Miami 3-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Inter Miami
1–3
FT
Vancouver Whitecaps
May 1, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, the Vancouver Whitecaps secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Inter Miami in their CONCACAF Champions League match. Despite an early goal from Jordi Alba for Inter Miami, the Whitecaps rallied with three goals, including a brace from S. Berhalter and contributions from B. White and P. Vite, showcasing a strong performance to secure the win.
Key Facts
- • Inter Miami led early with a goal from Jordi Alba in the 9th minute, assisted by Luis Suárez.
- • Vancouver Whitecaps responded with three consecutive goals, scored by B. White, P. Vite, and S. Berhalter.
- • Inter Miami received two yellow cards, one to M. Falcón and another to Jordi Alba.
- • S. Berhalter provided two assists for Vancouver Whitecaps' goals.
Lineups
Inter Miami
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 19 Ó. Ustari (G)
- 57 M. Weigandt (D)
- 37 M. Falcón (D)
- 32 N. Allen (D)
- 18 Jordi Alba (D)
- 55 F. Redondo (M)
- 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
- 21 T. Allende (M)
- 10 L. Messi (M)
- 8 T. Segovia (M)
- 9 L. Suárez (F)
Substitutes
- 2 G. Luján
- 30 B. Cremaschi
- 29 A. Obando
- 42 Y. Bright
- 14 D. Martínez
- 22 Leo Afonso
- 81 S. Morales
- 15 R. Sailor
- 17 I. Fray
- 34 R. Ríos Novo
- 7 F. Picault
- 6 T. Avilés
Vancouver Whitecaps
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Takaoka (G)
- 18 É. Ocampo (D)
- 33 T. Blackmon (D)
- 4 R. Veselinović (D)
- 28 T. Johnson (D)
- 45 P. Vite (M)
- 20 A. Cubas (M)
- 16 S. Berhalter (M)
- 22 A. Ahmed (M)
- 11 E. Sabbi (F)
- 24 B. White (F)
Substitutes
- 3 S. Adekugbe
- 14 D. Ríos
- 26 J. Ngando
- 7 J. Nelson
- 12 Belal Halbouni
- 19 D. Kreilach
- 27 G. Bovalina
- 13 R. Priso
- 59 J. Badwal
- 30 A. Zendejas
- 32 I. Boehmer
Timeline
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9' Inter Miami Goal · Normal GoalJordi Alba · Assist: Luis Suárez
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24' Inter Miami Card · Yellow CardM. Falcón
Foul
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33' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardT. Johnson
Foul
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45'+1 Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardS. Berhalter
Foul
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46' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Johnson · On: S. Adekugbe
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51' Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal GoalB. White · Assist: S. Berhalter
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53' Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal GoalP. Vite · Assist: S. Berhalter
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56' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Falcón · On: G. Luján
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56' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 2Off: B. White · On: D. Ríos
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62' Inter Miami Card · Yellow CardT. Segovia
Foul
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63' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Segovia · On: A. Obando
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65' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardA. Cubas
Foul
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70' Inter Miami Card · Yellow CardJordi Alba
Argument
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71' Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal GoalS. Berhalter · Assist: E. Sabbi
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73' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Cubas · On: J. Ngando
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73' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Sabbi · On: J. Nelson
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77' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Allende · On: Y. Bright
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77' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Allen · On: D. Martínez
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83' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Blackmon · On: Belal Halbouni
Match Stats
| Stat | Inter Miami | Vancouver Whitecaps |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 459 | 338 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 379 | 264 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in favor of Vancouver Whitecaps after their quickfire goals in the 51st and 53rd minutes, completely changing the momentum of the game.
- ▸ Inter Miami tried to regroup with several substitutions, but Vancouver's solid defense and offensive play kept the pressure on, leading to S. Berhalter's third goal in the 71st minute.