Miami FC and Hartford Athletic played out a goalless draw at home on Saturday in a USL Championship clash that produced no goals but plenty of cards — all of them directed at the hosts.
The first half passed without a breakthrough on either end, though Miami FC's Alessandro Milesi was cautioned before the break, setting the tone for a fractious evening from the home side.
Things escalated sharply after the hour mark. Thomas Musto and Bachir Ndiaye were both booked in quick succession around the 63rd and 64th minutes, part of a flash point that saw Miami FC's discipline unravel in a matter of moments. The yellow cards kept coming as the match wore on, with Walid Yacoubou cautioned in the 82nd minute and Arney Rocha picking up a booking in the 90th. In total, Miami FC collected six yellow cards across the match. Hartford, by contrast, kept their composure throughout.
Despite the numerical advantage in terms of discipline, Hartford Athletic couldn't capitalize. The visitors were unable to find a way through, and the match
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