Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union

What a game. Inter Miami somehow held their nerve in an absolute barn burner at Inter Stadium, running out 6-4 winners over Philadelphia Union in a match that had everything. The teams were level at 4-4 at the break, which tells you everything you need to know about how open this thing was from the off. Both sides looked vulnerable in defence, and there were chances everywhere. Miami dominated possession with 64 percent of the ball, yet the Union still managed more shots across the game. It made for end-to-end chaos at times. Germán Berterame was the difference maker down the stretch, earning man of the match honours with a performance that kept Miami ticking over when Philadelphia pressed hard. The Union had their chances, both teams registered ten shots on target, but ultimately Miami's extra quality showed when it mattered most. Those late goals proved crucial in what turned out to be one of those entertaining but nervy afternoons that MLS does better than most leagues.

Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union 6-4 at Nu Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Inter Miami also had the better share of the ball, holding 64% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 17 attempts from Inter Miami against 21 from Philadelphia Union over the course of the game. Philadelphia Union had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.