Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Talen Energy Stadium where Philadelphia Union play host to Chicago Fire. A crowd of 19,579 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Philadelphia Union are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chicago Fire appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Martin.
0.00
0-0Chicago Fire kick off and get the match underway!
9.21
0-0With some swift thinking, César Perozo plays the ball forward to Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cory Chavarri manages to gather it comfortably.
14.16
Diego Paz sees Rafael Palacio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Palacio lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson heads the ball goalwards but Cory Chavarri is on top of it.
22.35
0-1César Perozo decides to run forward with the ball. César Perozo whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.35
0-1Under pressure, Joe-Max Roberts clears the ball far upfield. Larry Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Leiva who gathers it comfortably.
30.22
With intelligent vision, Casey Alesci laces a through ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.26
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Philadelphia Union appear unchanged since the first half. Chicago Fire also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chicago Fire players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Philadelphia Union kicking off!
49.53
1-1Todd Joyce barges into Rafael Palacio. The referee brings Todd Joyce to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Palacio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.30
1-1Casey Alesci passes the ball forward to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider passes the ball forward but Servando Butler is offside!
57.03
Raul Morris sees a break and surges forward. Raul Morris makes a simple pass, allowing Servando Butler to run into the box. Servando Butler comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Gabriel Leiva has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.41
2-1Chicago Fire have made a substitution with Hernan Batistuta replacing Jamie Watson .
61.47
2-1Valentino Rossi sees Diego Paz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Paz makes an attacking run forward. Diego Paz whips in a cross ball towards Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
71.18
Valentino Rossi threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Knighton. Jeremy Knighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Palacio but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.33
Jeremy Knighton passes the ball forward to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.30
Chicago Fire have made a substitution with Carlos Koufatty replacing Valentino Rossi .
79.38
Todd Joyce barges into Hernan Batistuta. Todd Joyce is given another warning by the referee! Hernan Batistuta stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.38
2-1Free kick to Chicago Fire just outside the area...
80.41
Rafael Palacio takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
81.05
Casey Alesci flicks a high ball forward to Gerson Schneider who takes it down. Gerson Schneider controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gabriel Leiva gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Servando Butler 30, 57 | Rafael Palacio 22 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Servando Butler of Philadelphia Union |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cory Chavarri (GK)
6
2. Todd Joyce (DEF)
5
3. Joe-Max Roberts (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Raul Morris (MID)
7
6. Casey Alesci (MID)
7
7. Kurt Duka (MID)
6
8. Ryan Diaz (MID)
6
9. Servando Butler (ATT)
9
10. Gerson Schneider (ATT)
6
11. Larry Thompson (ATT)
6
12. Armando Kissinger (DEF)
0
13. Casey Arnoux (MID)
0
14. Willard Howard (DEF)
0
1. Gabriel Leiva (GK)
6
2. Daniel Bulos (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Bejarano (DEF)
6
4. Valentino Rossi (DEF)
6
5. Julián Peña (DEF)
6
6. Diego Paz (MID)
7
7. Jeremy Knighton (MID)
7
8. César Perozo (MID)
7
9. Casey Alston (MID)
6
10. Rafael Palacio (ATT)
8
11. Jamie Watson (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
6
13. Chad Foster (MID)
0
14. Hernan Batistuta (ATT)
6