Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami Highlights: VSK 0-0 MIA (PK 4-3); Lionel Messi fails to break deadlock as the home side wins on penalties

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Substitute Lionel Messi fails to find the net as Vissel Kobe wins over Inter Miami on penalties

Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami played out a goalless yet entertaining ninety minutes as the game went on to penalties which the home side won 4-3.

Nanasei Lino scores the sudden death goal and brings Vissel Kobe the well deserved victory!

Vissel Kobe’s keeper replies with a save himself as Allen fails to score form the spot!

Ryo Hatsuse’s shot saved by the keeper!

Robert Taylor retakes his penalty and hits the post making things back level. 

Koya Yuruki scores keeping his side in the contest!

Jordi Alba passes it into the back of the net giving Miami the advantage!

Hotaru Yamaguchi misses his penalty giving Inter Miami a chance to go ahead!

Gressel keeps Miami level in the shootout!

Taisei Miyashiro converts from the spot!

Leonardo Campana scores from the spot to make it level. 

Yuya Osako converts the opening penalty!

Vissel Kobe takes the first pen!

Vissel Kobe created a plethora of chances but failed to covert a single one as Inter Miami was struggling all over the pitch. Lionel Messi’s substitution lit the spark in its attacking unit as Miami created a lot more chances and was faster in its play-making once the Argentine took the pitch. It was a disappointing but well-fought affair for both the sides and it was definitely an entertaining goalless draw in the first 90 minutes. Onto the penalty shootout!

Vissel Kobe made the last attempt of the game as Osako heads the cross goalwards but the keeper saves it. 

Inter Miami was in on goal as Messi played a perfecty weighted through ball to Alba on the left but Vissel Kobe cleared the ball away for a corner. 

The referee has awarded three minutes as stoppage time. 

Kikuchi takes a strong header from a Vissel Kobe free-kick but the ball goes inches away from the goal. 

Ten minutes left off of the regulation time and both sides are yet to find the net. But we are witnessing an exciting end to end game of football. 

Messi dribbled into the box and took a shot which was saved nicely by the keeper. Messi took a shot off of the rebound but Vissel Kobe’s Yuki Honda made a goalline clearance!

Suarez makes way for Campana.

Suarez attempts a bicyle kick and misses the target but only just. 

Inter Miami attacks in numbers and is looking way more efficient after the addition of Messi in the mix. 

Ideguchi takes a shot from a tight corner on the right wing for Vissel Kobe but it lacked power as the keeper saves it easily. 

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez build and attack from the middle but are stopped. Vissel Kobe breaks into the counter as Patric was in on goal but Yedlin makes a superb sliding tackle inside the box. 

Lionel Messi comes in for Ruiz!

Taylor was in on goal but takes a heavy touch and loses the ball to Vissel Kobe who breaks into a counter. 

Kobe holds the possession as Miami is not giving its opponents any space in the half. Ide pushes ahead on the left flank and puts the a cross in for the home side but the ball goes straight to the keeper.

Taylor and Bright play a quick one-two on the left flank but lose possession in the final third. 

The fans go wild as Messi comes out to warm up!

Vissel Kobe was way better than Miami in the first half creating plenty of goal-scoring chances but none of them were converted. Osaka struck the post twice and missed the target right in front of goal keeping the scores level. Miami needs to get more of the ball and push forward effectively as its attacking play has been below par having made only two attempts in the first half, both off the target. 

Inter Miami makes a mistake at the back giving away the ball inside the penalty box. Vissel Kobe’s Patric passes it to Osako in front of open goal but the striker’s shot goes way over the bar. This was the third big chance that went begging for Osako in the first half. 

Alba plays a cross to Suarez but overpowers it just as the ball bounces away towards the keeper. 

Inter Miami cooked up a great attack as Suarez makes a dummy run and hops over the ball making space for Ruiz but the attack didn’t amount to anything. 

Taylor cuts in from the left flank and takes a shot from 25 yards out for Inter Miami, but the shot goes wide. However, this was the first attempt for Lionel Messi’s side. 

Gotoku and Daiju play an impressive one-two on the right flank for Vissel Kobe but the shot goes over the bar again. 

Vissel Kobe has been constantly attacking Miami’s goal and is looking better out of the two sides. Miami needs to regroup and come up with a better attacking strategy. 

Vissel Kobe attempts a long ball on the right flank to Daiju Sakai but the keeper comes out and catches the ball in his gloves. 

Sergio Busquets goes down as Osako steps on his ankle while attempting a shot. Yannik Bright is about to come in to replace him. 

Daiju Sakai plays the perfect through ball to Osako but the striker hits the post, moments later, Osako receives a great delivery into the box but his shot is again met by the far post.

Partic was in on goal for Vissel Kobe but the ball strikes his hand before he took the shot.

Partic plays a cross in for Vissel Kobe as the ball lands inside the box in front of Gotoku Sakai but his shot goes over the crossbar. 

Inter Miami is holding a high line as Vissel Kobe plays the ball in its own half. 

Both teams exchange possession constantly but no clear opportunities created on either side yet.

The game begins!

Andres Iniesta graces the pitch and passes the match-ball ahead of the match. 

When and where will Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami friendly be played?

The Vissel Kobe friendly match will kick off at 03:30 PM IST on February 7, 2024 at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

When and where to watch Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami friendly?

The live streaming of the Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami friendly will be available on Apple TV only. The match will not be telecast in India.

Inter Miami travels to Tokyo to face Vissel Kobe in the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo. 

Vissel Kobe, being the current champion of J League will be confident heading into the game and facing Lionel Messi’s side. 

Messi was a no-show during the Hong Kong game due to a groin injury, but the Argentine was spotted training with the team during the build up to this game and is very likely to get minutes on the pitch. 

Although Inter Miami is currently facing issues with its form having a bad run of games, especially an embarrassing defeat against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. It will be hoping to continue its winning ways after the commanding victory against Hong Kong.