FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Interstat) — Inter Miami delivered a stunning 5-1 victory over New York City FC in their MLS season opener on Saturday at Chase Stadium, far surpassing pregame projections. Forward Tadeo Allende led the explosive performance with a hat trick, scoring in the 14th, 23rd and 89th minutes. The rout began early as Allende’s two first-half goals set the tone. Justin Haak and Mateo Silvetti also scored for the dominant home side, with Telasco Segovia adding a fifth. New York City’s lone goal came from substitute Haak. The match was a physical affair, featuring 10 yellow cards. The result defied the statistical model from Interstat, which had given Inter Miami a 74.8% chance to win but projected a much closer 2-1 scoreline.