Match Report


Chicago FireChicago Fire     Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake
Edgar FormosaEdgar Formosa Computer Player Computer Player
Cheyne YatesC. Yates69
G
1
G
69Juan HerreraJ. Herrera
Daniel BulosD. Bulos75
D
2
D
74Augusto EscobedoA. Escobedo
Jaime BejaranoJ. Bejarano72
D
3
D
71Samuel SaldanaS. Saldana
Valentino RossiV. Rossi70
D
4
D
71Juan Bautista CalvoJ. Calvo
Julián PeñaJ. Peña74
D
5captain
M
77Paolo AriasP. Arias
Sixto EscobarS. Escobar76
M
6
M
76Jordan KnightonJ. Knighton
César PerozoC. Perozo72
M
7
M
74Ian NúnezI. Núnez
Jeremy KnightonJ. Knighton77
M
8
M
70Joaquín DiazJ. Diaz
Luciano BlancoL. Blanco77
M
9
A
74Alejo CaniggiaA. Caniggia
Casey AlstonC. Alston88
M
captain10
A
70Omar CastroO. Castro
Hernan BatistutaH. Batistuta71
A
11
A
70Sixto CarmonaS. Carmona
 
Carlos KoufattyC. Koufatty73
D
12
A
69Martins AmorosoM. Amoroso
Neil KasselN. Kassel72
M
13
M
69Bastián FuentesB. Fuentes
Jamie WatsonJ. Watson72
A
14
D
69Cristián ZúñigaC. Zúñiga

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Toyota Park where Chicago Fire play host to Real Salt Lake. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Real Salt Lake appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Timothy Cruz.


0.00
The first half starts with Chicago Fire kicking off!
6.23
Juan Bautista Calvo clumsily knocks into Hernan Batistuta. The referee calls over Juan Bautista Calvo and warns him to calm down! Hernan Batistuta runs off the knock.
9.29
Jaime Bejarano flicks the ball to his team mate, Casey Alston. Casey Alston knocks the ball forward to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
10.25
Jeremy Knighton comes in with a late challenge on Ian Núnez. The referee calls over Jeremy Knighton and warns him to calm down! Ian Núnez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.06
Valentino Rossi comes in with a late challenge on Alejo Caniggia. The referee calls over Valentino Rossi and shows him a yellow card! Alejo Caniggia stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.05
César Perozo knocks the ball forward to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Bautista Calvo.
16.27
Augusto Escobedo chips the ball to his team mate, Jordan Knighton. Jordan Knighton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jordan Knighton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valentino Rossi.
24.56
Jaime Bejarano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Casey Alston. Casey Alston takes it forward alone. Casey Alston whips in a cross ball towards Hernan Batistuta. With a superhuman jump, Hernan Batistuta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.11
Ian Núnez hits a low pass to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.56
With imagination, Julián Peña picks a pass forward to Luciano Blanco. With great vision, Luciano Blanco plays the ball forward to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
30.17
César Perozo makes a probing pass to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.47
Luciano Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Bautista Calvo.
44.33
Jaime Bejarano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, César Perozo. César Perozo flicks a high ball forward to Hernan Batistuta who takes it down. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Bautista Calvo.
45.00
Valentino Rossi knocks the ball forward to Casey Alston. Casey Alston makes an attacking run forward. Casey Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Escobedo.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chicago Fire appear unchanged since the first half. Real Salt Lake also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Salt Lake kick off!
51.37
Luciano Blanco sees Hernan Batistuta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Bautista Calvo.
55.29
Jaime Bejarano flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Blanco who brings the ball under control. Luciano Blanco flicks a high pass forward to Hernan Batistuta who brings the ball under control. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.22
Joaquín Diaz threads a neat ball through to Sixto Carmona. Sixto Carmona shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.21
César Perozo sees Hernan Batistuta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hernan Batistuta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.45
Chicago Fire have made a substitution with Jamie Watson replacing Hernan Batistuta .
63.52
Sixto Escobar barges into Ian Núnez. Sixto Escobar is given a warning by the referee! Ian Núnez runs off the knock.
66.07
Casey Alston flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Watson who takes it down. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Escobedo.
69.36
Augusto Escobedo hacks Jamie Watson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.45
Samuel Saldana clumsily knocks into Jamie Watson. Samuel Saldana is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.02
Jaime Bejarano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Blanco. Luciano Blanco threads the ball through to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
84.31
Casey Alston flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.09
César Perozo plays the ball forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Bautista Calvo.
89.41
Paolo Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Alejo Caniggia. Alejo Caniggia hits a low pass to Omar Castro. Omar Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Cheyne Yates manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Chicago Fire

Real Salt Lake
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
21.3%
49.4%
29.2%

Scorers
Hernan Batistuta 25

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Casey Alston of Chicago Fire

Match Ratings
1.Cheyne Yates (GK)
6
2.Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
3.Jaime Bejarano (DEF)
7
4.Valentino Rossi (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Julián Peña (DEF)
6
6.Sixto Escobar (MID)
5
7.César Perozo (MID)
7
8.Jeremy Knighton (MID)
6
9.Luciano Blanco (MID)
8
10.Casey Alston (MID)
9
11.Hernan Batistuta (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
0
13.Neil Kassel (MID)
0
14.Jamie Watson (ATT)
6

1.Juan Herrera (GK)
6
2.Augusto Escobedo (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Samuel Saldana (DEF)
6
4.Juan Bautista Calvo (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Arias (MID)
6
6.Jordan Knighton (MID)
6
7.Ian Núnez (MID)
6
8.Joaquín Diaz (MID)
6
9.Alejo Caniggia (ATT)
6
10.Omar Castro (ATT)
6
11.Sixto Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Martins Amoroso (ATT)
0
13.Bastián Fuentes (MID)
0
14.Cristián Zúñiga (DEF)
0