Tater Xfest Hong Kong had been held at Hong Kong Stadium on 4 Feburary afternoon. Inter Miami CF defeated Hong Kong by 4:1.
Hong Kong started off the match with a flurry of goal-scoring opportunities. In the 7th minute, Mikael Burkatt unleashed a powerful free-kick from 30 yards out, but unfortunately, the ball rattled off the crossbar.
As the game progressed, Inter Miami CF gained a slight upper hand. In the 9th minute, Lawson Sunderland attempted a shot from the edge of the penalty area, only to be denied by the goalkeeper.
Just a minute later, Gregore showcased his agility by darting into the penalty area and striking the woodwork with a fierce shot. Lawson Sunderland's follow-up attempt also failed to find the mark.
It was Hong Kong’s turn in the 20th minute. Ruslan Mingasov latched onto a long pass and took a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but his effort lacked the necessary power and was comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 27th minute, Inter Miami CF had another golden opportunity. Leonardo Campana pounced on an opponent's errant pass and unleashed a powerful shot from the top of the penalty area, only to be denied by an acrobatic save from the goalkeeper.
Finally, in the 40th minute, Inter Miami CF broke the deadlock. Robert Taylor received a pass from Leonardo Campana and expertly curled the ball into the far post from the left flank, giving his team a well-deserved 1:0 lead.
However, Hong Kong swiftly responded, equalizing just three minutes later. Everton Camargo delivered a pinpoint cross from the left, and Henri Anier evaded his marker inside the penalty area before directing a shot that found the back of the net.
The first half concluded with the scoreline level at 1:1.
In the second half, Hong Kong initiated an attacking onslaught. In the 55th minute, Daniel Almazan Vera narrowly missed the target with a powerful header from Jakob Jantscher's corner on the right side.
Gradually, Inter Miami CF seized control of the game. In the 56th minute, Ryan Sailor brilliantly received a delightful pass from Leonardo Campana and delivered a precise cross from the left, which was calmly tapped in by Lawson Sunderland to restore Inter Miami CF's lead at 2:1.
In the 56th minute, Inter Miami CF extended their advantage. A well-placed pass from Lawson Sunderland found Leonardo Campana inside the penalty area, who displayed composure in the face of tight marking to slot the ball home, making it 3:1.
A minute later, Hong Kong came agonizingly close to reducing the deficit, but Jakob Jantscher's one-on-one attempt was thwarted by the goalkeeper.
In the 75th minute, Inter Miami CF crafted another scoring opportunity. Leonardo Campana connected with Julian Gressel' pinpoint cross from the right flank, but his header narrowly missed the target.
During the 84th minute, Jordi Aiba unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the penalty area, only to be denied by an impressive save from the goalkeeper. Robert Taylor's subsequent attempt to convert the rebound was also unsuccessful.
In the dying moments of the match, Inter Miami CF added another goal to their tally. Ryan Sailor rose highest to meet a corner from the left, and his header struck the inside of the post before finding the back of the net.
In the end, Inter Miami CF emerged triumphant with a resounding 4:1 victory over Hong Kong.