Chucho Hernández scored a stunning goal, but it was disallowed for offside: was it the right decision?

Inter Miami, managed by Gerardo Martino and featuring South American stars like Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, drew 0-0 against Columbus Crew in a match held in Ohio. The game was part of the 36th matchday of MLS, where Miami's team was seeking a crucial win to strengthen their lead in the U.S. league. Despite the draw, Inter Miami extended their unbeaten streak to six matches, though they have now drawn three consecutive games.

The home team, led by Colombian forward ‘Cucho’ Hernández, pressed from the opening minutes but couldn’t break the deadlock. Inter Miami also showed defensive solidity but failed to capitalize on their offensive opportunities in this critical match against their closest competitor in the standings.

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‘Cucho’ Hernández's disallowed goal highlights the first half

The most exciting moment of the match came early when, before the 10-minute mark, Colombian ‘Cucho’ Hernández scored what appeared to be a stunning goal for Columbus Crew. The forward entered the visitors' area and shot precisely into the top corner of the net. However, the goal was disallowed as Hernández was slightly offside, a correct decision by the linesman that stopped the home team's celebration.

This incident underscored the intensity of the match, with both teams pushing for a win to strengthen their position in the MLS. Even though Messi wasn’t in top physical form, Inter Miami managed to withstand Columbus’s attacks and secure the draw in a high-tension encounter.

Streak of draws and the battle for the MLS lead

Inter Miami now has 65 points from 31 matches and remains atop the MLS standings. However, with this result, the team has accumulated three consecutive draws and six unbeaten matches since their last loss, which was precisely against Columbus Crew with a 3-2 defeat in the Leagues Cup. Their rival, Columbus, holds second place with 57 points from 30 matches and remains in the fight for the top spot, boasting a positive streak of five unbeaten games.