FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 13, 2023) – The New England Revolution (7-2-3; 24 pts.) were defeated on the road against Inter Miami CF (5-6-0; 15 pts.), 2-1, at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday night. The loss snaps New England’s unbeaten run at eight games as the Revolution’s away record moves to 3-2-1 on the season.
Inter Miami CF took an early lead in the sixth minute on a goal from David Ruiz, whose shot ricocheted off Dave Romney and past Djordje Petrovic. The Revolution responded well, as Noel Buck made a defender miss at the top of the area and then drilled a left-footed shot inside the far post. However, a video review ruled out the goal for offside, leaving the visitors in a one-nil hole.
New England’s captain Carles Gil erased that deficit in the 26th minute with a right-footed shot that beat Drake Callender to his left side. The goal was assisted by DeJuan Jones and Matt Polster. The goal was Gil’s third of the season to go with his team-high four assists. Before the half, Miami pulled ahead once again with a goal from close range by Josef Martinez, which proved to be the game-winner.
The two sides were battling to a stalemate in the second half when New England received a late lifeline when Miami’s Ruiz was sent off with a second yellow card in the 81st minute. The Revolution applied pressure through the final whistle, but they were unable to benefit from the man advantage.
The Revolution conceded multiple goals in a game for the first time since March 12, also their last loss in league play. It is also the team’s first defeat against an Eastern Conference opponent this season in nine games (5-1-3). Despite the loss, the Revolution remain in first place through Matchday 12, level on points with FC Cincinnati.
New England concludes its three-game road swing at the Philadelphia Union next Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Subaru Park. Watch by subscribing to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or listen on the radio at 98.5 The Sports Hub or 1260 AM Nossa Radio in Portuguese.
MATCH NOTES
- Carles Gil notched his third goal of the campaign, an equalizer in the 26th minute, to open the scoring for New England. Gil led the Revolution with three chances created and eight duels won.
- In five career appearances against Inter Miami, Carles Gil has tallied two goals and three assists.
- Matt Polster provided his first assist of the season on Gil’s tally – the 15th of his MLS career.
- DeJuan Jones registered his third assist of the year, a secondary helper, on Gil’s goal. Gil’s 111 touches and 74 completed passes, both team highs, are the second highest single-game totals of his career.
- Noel Buck had a goal disallowed after video review. The 18-year-old Homegrown midfielder made his 13th appearance and 10th start of the season.
- Andrew Farrell recorded team highs in possessions won (14) and clearances (3).
GAME CAPSULE
New England Revolution 1, Inter Miami CF 2}
May 13, 2023 – DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
Assistant Referees: Jose Da Silva (AR1), Gianni Facchini (AR2)
Fourth Official: Brian Poeschel
Video Assistant Referee: Carol Anne Chenard
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Gjovalin Bori
Weather: 80 degrees and partly cloudy
Scoring Summary:
MCF – David Ruiz 1 (Leo Campana 1) 6’
NE – Carles Gil 3 (Matt Polster 1, DeJuan Jones 3) 26’
MCF – Josef Martinez 3 (David Ruiz 1, DeAndre Yedlin 2) 44’
Misconduct Summary:
MCF – David Ruiz (Yellow Card – Tactical Foul) 37’
MCF – Josef Martinez (Yellow Card – Bad Foul) 45’
MCF – Robert Taylor (Yellow Card – Tactical Foul) 60’
MCF – Dixon Arroyo (Yellow Card – Bad Foul) 77’
NE – Matt Polster (Yellow Card – Unsporting Behavior) 79’
MCF – David Ruiz (Red Card – Unsporting Behavior) 81’
MCF – Leo Campana (Yellow Card – Unsporting Behavior) 85’
NE – Noel Buck (Yellow Card – Bad Foul) 87’
New England Revolution: Djordje Petrović; DeJuan Jones, Dave Romney, Andrew Farrell, Brandon Bye; Matt Polster (Jozy Altidore 84’), Latif Blessing (Esmir Bajraktarević 67’); Emmanuel Boateng (Justin Rennicks 67’), Carles Gil ©, Noel Buck; Bobby Wood (Giacomo Vrioni 67’)
Substitutes Not Used: Earl Edwards Jr., Joshua Bolma, Omar Gonzalez, Christian Makoun, Jack Panayotou.
Inter Miami CF: Drake Callender; Dixon Arroyo, Christopher McVey, Ryan Sailor, Kamal Miller, DeAndre Yedlin ©; David Ruiz, Benjamin Cremaschi (Corentin Jean 76’); Robert Taylor (Noah Allen 75’), Josef Martinez (Nicolás Stefanelli 60’ [Víctor Ulloa 86’]), Leonardo Campana
Substitutes Not Used: Nick Marsman, Shanyder Borgelin, C. J. dos Santos, Jake LaCava, Harvey Neville.
