Diego Rossi helps Monterrey to 2-1 Leagues Cup win over Messi-less Inter Miami
In the 90th minute, Monterrey secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami, who were notably absent Lionel Messi in their match during the Leagues Cup group stage. Diego Rossi, acquired by Monterrey on July 3 from Columbus Crew, scored the decisive goal in the second half. Rossi added to the win by scoring twice in the second half, leading Monterrey to a 1-1-0 record and 3 points.
Inter Miami, who played without Messi, had a 1-1-0 record and 3 points. The match saw Inter Miami take an early lead through Rodrigo De Paul in the 32nd minute, but Monterrey equalized through Hugo Cuypers in the 47th minute. Cuypers, an MLS All-Star, scored 13 goals this season for Chicago Fire before joining Monterrey on July 23.
Monterrey defender Carlos Salcedo left the game due to injury in the 15th minute and was replaced by Jorge Rodríguez. Both teams will determine their group stage fate on Wednesday, with Miami facing León and Monterrey visiting Nashville.
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