
In the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener on June 14, Inter Miami and Al Ahly played to a goalless draw at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Despite the high-profile presence of Lionel Messi, the match showcased the goalkeepers as the standout performers.
โฝ Match Overview
Final Score: 0โ0 draw
Attendance: 60,927 spectators
Date: June 14, 2025
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup โ Group A openeren.wikipedia.orgyoutube.com+7reuters.com+7timesofindia.indiatimes.com+7skysports.com+1skysports.com+1
๐ Match Summary
In the inaugural match of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup, Inter Miami and Al Ahly played to a goalless draw, showcasing strong defensive performances and missed opportunities.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
๐งค Goalkeeping Heroics
Oscar Ustari (Inter Miami): The Argentine goalkeeper was instrumental in keeping a clean sheet. He saved a first-half penalty from Mahmoud Trezeguet and made several crucial stops throughout the match.
Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly): The Egyptian goalkeeper matched Ustari’s performance with key saves, including a late tip over the bar from Lionel Messi’s free-kick.
๐ง Tactical Play
Al Ahly: The Egyptian side dominated much of the game, with winger Trezeguet creating multiple chances and earning a penalty that was saved by Ustari. cadenaser.com
Inter Miami: After the penalty save, Miami responded with increased intensity. Messi had several opportunities, including a free-kick that narrowly missed and a shot that struck the crossbar. cadenaser.com
๐ Key Players
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): Despite the draw, Messi’s presence was felt throughout the match. He was involved in several attacking plays and came close to scoring on multiple occasions.
Trezeguet (Al Ahly): The winger was a constant threat on the left flank, creating opportunities and earning a penalty for his team.
๐ Match Statistics
Possession: Al Ahly 52% โ Inter Miami 48%
Shots on Target: Al Ahly 3 โ Inter Miami 2
Corners: Al Ahly 4 โ Inter Miami 3
Fouls Committed: Al Ahly 12 โ Inter Miami 10cupjourney.com+2skysports.com+2skysports.com+2