Casemiro experienced a difficult start to his Major League Soccer career during Inter Miami’s 2-2 home draw against Columbus Crew. The 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who recently joined Inter Miami from Manchester United, was involved in a pivotal moment that contributed to the match’s evenly split outcome.

Luis Suarez put Inter Miami ahead early in the game, giving the home side an initial advantage. However, Casemiro’s miscue shifted momentum when he inadvertently scored an own goal. He first played a misguided pass to an opposing player and then, while attempting to intercept a cross, deflected the ball into his own net, allowing Columbus to equalize.

Following this setback, Inter Miami regained the lead through Noah Allen, who successfully put the team back ahead. Despite this, Columbus Crew responded once more late in the match with a free-kick goal from Brais Mendez, securing a draw for the visitors.

The match highlighted some of the challenges Casemiro faced in adjusting to his new team and league, as his error proved costly in the tightly contested fixture. Nevertheless, the game displayed competitive moments from both sides as the season continues.