“We didn’t expect that in three minutes they would take us away, it would not be doubtful”

Javier MascheranoTechnician of Inter MiamiWednesday acknowledged the team’s failure led by Lionel Messi after falling removed to the semifinal of Champions Cup of concacaf before the Vancouver Whitecaps (1-3 in return, 1-5 in the global).

“You have to split the game into two parts. The first half I think we played the game we wanted, we could move on quickly and we had other situations to do the second goal. They also had an occasional move. This is normal because we have to run the risks,” Argentine preparations at a press conference.

“Now, it’s clear what we didn’t expect in three minutes to judge the tie with two plays at the beginning of the second half, when we had to be calm, that we were a goal to tie the tie (…). When you make two or three mistakes, the rival you have in front, clearly whitencaps wear Brian White, Ecuadorian Pedro Vite and Sebastian Berhalter.

“The fact is that in this kind of qualifications the mistakes are very expensive. That’s the truth. Because in front you have a team with a hierarchy that you won’t forgive,” Mascherano said. “They do the first two goals in the same way and in three minutes. You can’t afford it in a series like this, tight. And less at the beginning of the second half. That’s not doubtful,” he added.

This is the second consecutive year in which Inter Miami has failed in this ConcaF contest since 2024 he surrendered to the quarterfinals against Monterrey. However, it will have another international challenge since June with the FIFA Club World Cup.

“You have to go ahead. Now you have to focus on the MLS. I also don’t think about the Club World Cup because it has a month and a half and I think it’s a big mistake to focus on,” Mascherano said. “Defeat is hurting a lot because we have an illusion that can be in the final,” he said.