Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Toyota Park where Chicago Fire play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 17,333 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Derrick Grossman.
0.00
0-0Minnesota United start the match!
2.43
1-0Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward to Luís Mendoza who brings the ball under control. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.57
1-0Facundo Leal pushes up the pitch. Facundo Leal flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Cafù who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Koufatty.
16.36
Emerson Didi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emerson Didi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julián Peña.
20.37
1-0Luciano Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Coronado. The referee brings Luciano Blanco to one side and gives him a warning! Sergio Coronado runs off the knock.
33.07
Nicolás Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. Guy Martin runs straight at the defence! Guy Martin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Cheyne Yates had no chance!! Goal for Minnesota United!
36.51
Luciano Blanco passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chicago Fire appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chicago Fire kick off the second half!
51.02
1-1Luciano Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio makes a great pass forward. Luís Mendoza runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.10
Sergio Coronado sees space and advances. Sergio Coronado puts a great ball through. Korey Reed runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.36
Nicolás Herrera threads the ball through to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cheyne Yates who gathers it comfortably.
65.40
1-1Emerson Didi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emerson Didi shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Cheyne Yates. What a save!
66.30
Guy Martin hacks Julián Peña from behind! The referee warns Guy Martin to calm down! Julián Peña hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.56
1-1Jaime Bejarano kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Blanco. Luciano Blanco surges forward with the ball. Luciano Blanco plays a one-two with Luís Mendoza and advances towards the goal... Facundo Leal clumsily knocks into Luciano Blanco. Luciano Blanco appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.12
1-1André Rocha takes the throw-in. Without breaking stride, Chris Kelly plays the ball forward to Emerson Didi. Emerson Didi makes a probing pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
72.03
Daniel Bulos takes it forward alone. Daniel Bulos flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Palacio who takes it down. Rafael Palacio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Facundo Leal.
77.49
1-1Minnesota United have made a substitution with Jovan Brown replacing Sergio Coronado .
81.15
Daniel Bulos sees Luciano Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Blanco sees Rafael Palacio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Palacio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by André Rocha.
85.57
Jovan Brown flicks a high pass forward. Guy Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guy Martin tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.34
Jeremy Knighton flicks a high pass forward. Luís Mendoza controls it well on his chest. Luís Mendoza shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.36
Chris Kelly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Herrera. Nicolás Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. With some swift thinking, Guy Martin plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù who has made a great run into the box. Leonardo Cafù cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Cheyne Yates has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guy Martin of Minnesota United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cheyne Yates (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Bulos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jaime Bejarano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Koufatty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julián Peña (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sixto Escobar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luciano Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Knighton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Casey Alston (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Palacio (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Luís Mendoza (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Neil Kassel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | César Perozo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hernan Batistuta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emesto Deleon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | André Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Kelly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Facundo Leal (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Floyd Morgan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emerson Didi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sergio Coronado (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolás Herrera (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Korey Reed (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Cafù (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Guy Martin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sal Meredith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jovan Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Heitor Gónzalez (ATT) | 0 | |