Inter Miami Stuns Palmeiras at Half-Time in Club World Cup Thriller

Hey everyone, let’s talk about what’s unfolding right now at the Hard Rock Stadium—Inter Miami is leading Palmeiras 1-0 at the break in a heated FIFA Club World Cup clash. Yeah, you heard that right. The MLS side, led by some of the biggest names in world football, is currently ahead against one of Brazil’s most prestigious clubs. This game has been nothing short of electric so far.

The breakthrough moment came in the 17th minute when Tadeo Allende took advantage of a Palmeiras defensive slip. Murilo, while chasing Allende, pulled a hamstring mid-sprint. That opened the floodgates for the Inter Miami attacker, who calmly slotted it past goalkeeper Weverton to give the American side the lead. It was a textbook counterattack—fast, clinical, and punishing. The Hard Rock Stadium erupted.

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But make no mistake, Palmeiras isn’t going down without a fight. They’ve been relentless since conceding. The last ten to fifteen minutes of the first half saw the Brazilians pile on pressure with wave after wave of corners—six in total so far. Despite their efforts, nothing has cracked the Miami defense yet. Estevao, the highly rated young star, has been trying to make things happen from the right flank but hasn’t found his rhythm in front of goal. Torres came painfully close with a low shot that rolled just wide of the post. It feels like an equalizer could come at any moment.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami isn’t just sitting back. They’re still looking to hit Palmeiras on the counter. Luis Suárez nearly doubled the lead with a curling shot from the edge of the box, only to see it blocked at the last second. Lionel Messi, always in the thick of the action, picked up a yellow card late in the half and had one moment where he felt there could’ve been a penalty—but the referee waved it off.

So here we are—half-time in Miami, and Inter Miami is 45 minutes away from causing a major upset in the Club World Cup. The atmosphere is intense, the fans are loving it, and both teams are leaving everything on the pitch. If this first half was anything to go by, we’re in for a dramatic finish. Let’s see if Inter Miami can hold on—or if Palmeiras will rise and bring the fire in the second half. Stay tuned.

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