FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Houston Dynamo FC stunned Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the US Open Cup final, their second title in the tournament’s history.
The Dynamo, who were the underdogs in the match, scored two goals in the first half through Griffin Dorsey and Amine Bassi. Miami pulled one back in the second half through Josef Martínez, but it was not enough to prevent the Dynamo from lifting the trophy.
The Dynamo’s victory was a major upset, as Miami were the favorites to win the match. Miami had won all of their previous matches in which Lionel Messi had played, and they were playing at home in front of their own fans.
However, the Dynamo were well-organized and defended well. They took their chances when they came, and they scored two goals in the first half. Miami pulled one back in the second half, but they were unable to equalize.
The Dynamo’s victory is a testament to their hard work and determination. The team has been struggling in recent years, but they were able to put together a good performance in the final.
The Dynamo’s victory is likely to have a positive impact on the team. It will give them a boost of confidence, and it will help them to attract new players and fans.
US Open Cup final score
Starting lineups:
Houston Dynamo (4-3-3, right to left): Tarbell (GK) — Escobar, Sviatchenko, Micael, Dorsey — Carrasquilla, Herrera, Artur — Bassi (B. Smith, 79′), Baird (Aliyu, 83′), Quinones (Caicedo, 83′).
Inter Miami (4-3-3, right to left): Callender (GK) — Yedlin (D. Ruiz, 76′), Kryvtsov, Miller, Allen — Gomez (Arroyo, 46′), Busquets, Cremaschi — Taylor (J. Martinez, 46′), Campana, Farias.
Reaction
The Dynamo’s victory in the US Open Cup final has been met with mixed reactions. Some people are happy for the Dynamo, while others are disappointed that Miami lost.
Some fans and pundits have argued that Messi’s absence was a major factor in Miami’s defeat. Others have said that the Dynamo deserved to win regardless of who was playing for Miami.
The Dynamo’s victory is a reminder that even the best teams in the world can be beaten on any given day. It is also a reminder that the US Open Cup is a great tournament, and it is always full of surprises.
The Houston Dynamo’s victory over Inter Miami CF in the US Open Cup final is a major upset. It is a testament to the Dynamo’s hard work and determination, and it is a reminder that even the best teams in the world can be beaten on any given day.
The Dynamo’s victory is also a reminder that the US Open Cup is a great tournament, and it is always full of surprises. The tournament is open to all USL Championship, MLS, and amateur teams, which gives smaller teams a chance to compete against the biggest teams in the country.
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