Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Toyota Park where Chicago Fire play host to Columbus Crew in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Columbus Crew appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Carter.
0.00
0-0Chicago Fire start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.14
0-0Jeremy Knighton barges into Chester Ramirez. Jeremy Knighton is given a warning by the referee! Chester Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.04
0-0Julio Taricco threads a neat ball through to Luciano Blanco. Luciano Blanco decides to run forward with the ball. Luciano Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.30
0-0Marcio Roque Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
10.51
0-0Hamilton Palomeque threads the ball through to Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty threads the ball through to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.48
0-0Marcio Roque Junior barges into Jeremy Knighton. The referee brings Marcio Roque Junior to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremy Knighton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.30
Daniel Bulos flicks a high pass forward to Luciano Blanco who brings the ball under control. Luciano Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Luciano Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Thiago Julinho is on top of it.
26.45
0-1Leo Dufty makes a probing pass to Sal Young. Sal Young whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.28
Russell Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Parra easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Parra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Bulos.
38.00
Marcio Roque Junior receives the ball from a throw-in from Leo Dufty. Marcio Roque Junior plays the ball forward to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Medina. Alan Medina makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
39.22
Casey Alston passes the ball forward to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.35
Russell Chandler threads a neat ball through to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Jefferson González!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chicago Fire appear unchanged since the first half. Columbus Crew also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chicago Fire players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Columbus Crew kick off!
47.20
Daniel Bulos knocks the ball forward to Casey Alston. Casey Alston threads a neat ball through to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson makes a convincing header but Thiago Julinho reads it well. Nice keeping!
48.25
0-1Casey Alston comes in with a late challenge on Chester Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chester Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.30
Russell Chandler hacks Luciano Blanco from behind! Russell Chandler is shown the yellow card! Luciano Blanco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.37
Hamilton Palomeque knocks the ball to his team mate, Leo Dufty. Leo Dufty threads a neat ball through to Alan Medina. Alan Medina shoots from 20 yards but Jefferson González reads it well. Good save!
53.30
Casey Alston chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
55.11
Francesco Fernandes darts forward. Francesco Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Francesco Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
57.24
With some swift thinking, Daniel Bulos plays the ball forward to Jeremy Knighton. Jeremy Knighton passes the ball forward to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hamilton Palomeque.
59.31
Christian Castillo makes a simple pass to Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior makes an attacking run forward. Marcio Roque Junior lofts in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Columbus Crew!
61.31
0-2Columbus Crew have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Pacheco replacing Hamilton Palomeque and Paolo Hurtado replacing Christian Castillo .
73.07
0-2Paolo Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior advances with the ball. Marcio Roque Junior puts a great ball through. Sal Young runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.03
Chicago Fire have made a substitution with Hernan Batistuta replacing Jamie Watson .
78.12
Paolo Hurtado sees Leo Dufty in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leo Dufty runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leo Dufty whips in a cross ball towards Sal Young. Sal Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jefferson González reads it well. Good save!
79.04
Marcio Roque Junior chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra rushes past Jaime Bejarano! Some good footwork from Oscar Parra provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.27
Marcio Roque Junior kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Parra. Oscar Parra shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.14
With great vision, Chester Ramirez plays the ball forward to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.09
With vision, Jeremy Knighton plays the ball forward to Luís Mendoza. Luís Mendoza shoots from outside the area. Thiago Julinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Russell Chandler takes a quick throw-in. Chester Ramirez hits a low pass to Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oscar Parra 26 Sal Young 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jefferson González (GK)
7
2. Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
3. Julio Taricco (DEF)
6
4. Jaime Bejarano (DEF)
6
5. Breno Branco (DEF)
6
6. Sixto Escobar (MID)
6
7. Luciano Blanco (MID)
7
8. Jeremy Knighton (MID)
6
9. Casey Alston (MID)
6
10. Jamie Watson (ATT)
6
11. Luís Mendoza (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
0
13. Ross Schneider (MID)
0
14. Hernan Batistuta (ATT)
6
1. Thiago Julinho (GK)
8
2. Christian Castillo (DEF)
6
3. Hamilton Palomeque (DEF)
7
4. Francesco Fernandes (DEF)
7
5. Chester Ramirez (MID)
6
6. Marcio Roque Junior (MID)
8
7. Russell Chandler (MID)
6
8. Leo Dufty (MID)
7
9. Alan Medina (ATT)
6
10. Sal Young (ATT)
9
11. Oscar Parra (ATT)
9
12. Marcos Pacheco (DEF)
6
13. Paolo Hurtado (DEF)
6
14. Sebastián Alarcón (ATT)
0