Alba's Assists Power Inter Miami to Thrilling 4-3 Victory Over Toronto, Despite Red Card

Despite playing with 10 men for over an hour, Inter Miami pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory over Toronto FC thanks to four assists from Jordi Alba. Matias Rojas, Diego Gomez (twice), and Luis Suarez scored the goals for Miami, while Toronto's goals came from Jesus Jimenez, Ayo Akinola, and Federico Bernardeschi.

The match at DRV PNK Stadium was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams trading blows throughout the 90 minutes. Inter Miami got off to a flying start, with Matias Rojas opening the scoring in just the 13th minute. However, Toronto equalized through Jesus Jimenez shortly after, setting the tone for a back-and-forth battle.

Alba's Assists Power Inter Miami to Thrilling 4-3 Victory Over Toronto, Despite Red Card

Inter Miami's star man was undoubtedly Jordi Alba, who set up all four of his team's goals. The Spanish left-back showed his class with inch-perfect crosses and through balls, causing havoc for the Toronto defense.

Despite Alba's brilliance, Inter Miami faced an uphill battle when Ousmane Diomande was sent off for a second bookable offense in the 58th minute. With over half an hour still to play, Miami had to dig deep to hold on to their lead.

In the face of adversity, Miami showed their fighting spirit. Diego Gomez doubled their advantage in the 64th minute, before Luis Suarez made it 3-1 just minutes later. Toronto refused to give up and Ayo Akinola pulled one back in the 71st minute.

With time running out, Federico Bernardeschi equalized for Toronto in the 90th minute, sending the crowd into a frenzy. However, Miami had one final trick up their sleeve. In stoppage time, Alba played another inch-perfect pass to Gomez, who slotted home the winning goal.

The victory was a massive boost for Inter Miami, who moved into the next round of the tournament. Jordi Alba was the undisputed hero, with his four assists earning him the man of the match award. Despite playing with 10 men, Miami showed resilience and determination to come away with the win.