Ruiz, Martínez lead Inter Miami over Revolution 2-1
New England Revolution defender Dave Romney (2) heads the ball next to Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lynne Sladky]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — David Ruiz had a goal and an assist on Josef Martínez’s go-ahead score before picking up a red card to help Inter Miami hold off the Eastern Conference-leading New England Revolution 2-1. Ruiz staked Inter Miami (5-6-0) to an early lead when he took a pass from Leonardo Campana and scored in the 6th minute. It was the first career goal for the 19-year-old rookie midfielder. New England (7-2-3) pulled even when Carles Gil took passes from Matt Polster and DeJuan Jones and scored his third goal of the season. Inter Miami took a 2-1 lead into halftime on a goal by Martínez in the 44th minute. Ruiz and DeAndre Yedlin had assists on Martínez’s league-high ninth netter of the season.
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Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana (9) heads the ball in front of New England Revolution defender Dave Romney during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Inter Miami midfielder Robert Taylor heads the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against against the New England Revolution, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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New England Revolution forward DeJuan Jones (24) heads the ball during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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