Match Report


Chicago FireChicago Fire     Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders
Edgar FormosaEdgar Formosa Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
Jefferson GonzálezJ. González79
G
1
G
85Rómulo OteroR. Otero
Daniel BulosD. Bulos75
D
2
D
77Dwayne MartinD. Martin
Jaime BejaranoJ. Bejarano72
D
3
D
75Robbie KorbR. Korb
Carlos KoufattyC. Koufatty72
D
4
D
81Joel GareyJ. Garey
Breno BrancoB. Branco68
D
5
D
72Henry BoggsH. Boggs
Sixto EscobarS. Escobar76
M
6
M
76Tyler SippolaT. Sippola
Luciano BlancoL. Blanco76
M
7captain
M
75Lloyd GilstrapL. Gilstrap
Jeremy KnightonJ. Knighton76
M
8
M
80Douglas JohnsonD. Johnson
Casey AlstonC. Alston87
M
captain9
A
72Clifford TraynorC. Traynor
Jamie WatsonJ. Watson72
A
10
A
73Barry SchilawskiB. Schilawski
Luís MendozaL. Mendoza71
A
11
A
74Freddie AlstonF. Alston
 
Julio TariccoJ. Taricco70
D
12
D
74Neil ParkerN. Parker
César PerozoC. Perozo72
M
13
M
75Russell MorganR. Morgan
Hernan BatistutaH. Batistuta71
A
14
A
71Diego ChávezD. Chávez

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Toyota Park where Chicago Fire play host to Seattle Sounders. A crowd of 19,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Seattle Sounders appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.


0.00
Chicago Fire kick off and get the first half underway!
4.34
Douglas Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston shoots from distance but somehow Jefferson González manages to keep it out.
10.35
Dwayne Martin comes in with a late challenge on Casey Alston. The referee brings Dwayne Martin to one side and gives him a warning! Casey Alston hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.45
With vision, Douglas Johnson picks a pass forward to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.56
Tyler Sippola threads the ball through to Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jefferson González who gathers it comfortably.
16.13
Luís Mendoza barges into Henry Boggs. The referee calls over Luís Mendoza and shows him a yellow card! Henry Boggs stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.04
Breno Branco makes a simple pass to Casey Alston. Casey Alston kicks a strong pass forward to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rómulo Otero who gathers it comfortably.
22.44
Douglas Johnson sees Barry Schilawski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Schilawski lofts in a cross ball towards Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jefferson González manages to gather it.
24.52
Lloyd Gilstrap takes it forward alone. Lloyd Gilstrap puts a great ball through but Clifford Traynor is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
26.10
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high ball forward to Barry Schilawski who takes it down. Barry Schilawski makes a great pass forward. Freddie Alston runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.23
Tyler Sippola flicks the ball to his team mate, Barry Schilawski. Barry Schilawski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.33
Luciano Blanco threads the ball through to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.29
Carlos Koufatty runs forward with the ball. Carlos Koufatty knocks the ball forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rómulo Otero who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Seattle Sounders are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chicago Fire appear unchanged since the first half. Seattle Sounders also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Seattle Sounders get the second half underway!
48.49
Carlos Koufatty barges into Barry Schilawski. The referee calls over Carlos Koufatty and warns him to calm down! Barry Schilawski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.34
Casey Alston knocks the ball to his team mate, Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.23
Clifford Traynor barges into Carlos Koufatty. Clifford Traynor is shown the yellow card! Carlos Koufatty hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.14
Seattle Sounders have made 2 substitutions with Neil Parker replacing Henry Boggs and Russell Morgan replacing Douglas Johnson .
61.16
Daniel Bulos comes in with a late challenge on Clifford Traynor. Daniel Bulos is shown the yellow card! Clifford Traynor runs off the knock.
67.35
Tyler Sippola flicks the ball to his team mate, Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.22
Lloyd Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward to Freddie Alston who brings the ball under control. Freddie Alston lofts in a cross ball towards Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.37
Lloyd Gilstrap kicks a strong pass forward to Clifford Traynor. Clifford Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Freddie Alston. Freddie Alston jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jefferson González with no chance!! Goal for Seattle Sounders!
87.10
Jeremy Knighton takes it forward alone. Jeremy Knighton shoots from 20 yards but Rómulo Otero is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
89.02
Casey Alston flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Watson controls it well on his chest. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chicago Fire

Seattle Sounders
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
34.6%
44.9%
20.5%

Scorers
Luís Mendoza 89
Freddie Alston 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Freddie Alston of Seattle Sounders

Match Ratings
1.Jefferson González (GK)
7
2.Daniel Bulos (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Jaime Bejarano (DEF)
7
4.Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
7
5.Breno Branco (DEF)
6
6.Sixto Escobar (MID)
6
7.Luciano Blanco (MID)
6
8.Jeremy Knighton (MID)
8
9.Casey Alston (MID)
7
10.Jamie Watson (ATT)
7
11.Luís Mendoza (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Julio Taricco (DEF)
0
13.César Perozo (MID)
0
14.Hernan Batistuta (ATT)
0

1.Rómulo Otero (GK)
6
2.Dwayne Martin (DEF)
5
3.Robbie Korb (DEF)
6
4.Joel Garey (DEF)
6
5.Henry Boggs (DEF)
6
6.Tyler Sippola (MID)
7
7.Lloyd Gilstrap (MID)
8
8.Douglas Johnson (MID)
7
9.Clifford Traynor (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Barry Schilawski (ATT)
6
11.Freddie Alston (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Neil Parker (DEF)
6
13.Russell Morgan (MID)
6
14.Diego Chávez (ATT)
0