Messi was omitted from the squad as he continues his recovery from injury, and the absence of Jordi Alba added to the challenges for the undermanned Miami team heading into the cup final on Wednesday. The Dynamo dominated the match from start to finish, beginning with Griffin Dorsey’s powerful strike in the 24th minute, leaving goalkeeper Drake Callender with no chance. Just moments later, the lead extended to 2-0 when DeAndre Yedlin conceded a penalty that was expertly converted by Amine Bassi. Although the Dynamo thought they had sealed the victory with a late goal from Nelson Quinones, it was disallowed for offside. Miami threatened a comeback when Josef Martinez found the net in stoppage time, but they couldn’t secure a second goal, ultimately falling short in a 2-1 defeat in South Florida.
Not only did he get the goal from the penalty spot, but Bassi was a menace throughout the Dynamo’s near-perfect final performance. The Morocco international created several chances, helping lead his side to a long-awaited trophy.
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It was a tough day for Yedlin, who conceded the penalty that dug Miami’s hole just a bit too deep. It was a clear call and a bad foul that, at least partly, doomed Miami to defeat.
he Herons won’t have long to think about the loss as they face a must-win MLS match against NYCFC this weekend. Indeed, Miami will be hoping Messi is able to recover in time to help keep his side’s slim play-off hopes alive, with Tata Martino having given little away as to whether he’ll be ready. As for Houston, after they’ve no doubt celebrated their first trophy since 2018 long into the night, their next league assignment is a meeting with FC Dallas on September 30.