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Major League SoccerMatchday 27
Charlotte
    01Full timeHalf-time 00
    Chicago Fire
    • Gomez58'

    Charlotte vs Chicago Fire

    Bank of America Stadium, CharlotteChris Penso, USA

    Summary

    Match report

    Chicago Fire won 1-0 against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 27). It was goalless at half-time.

    Chicago Fire’s goal came from J. Gomez in the 58th minute. Tim Ream (Charlotte) was sent off for a second yellow card (90+8′). J. Cohen was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.2).

    Player of the match

    44J. CohenChicago Fire90'2Rating 8.2

    Key stats

    All stats
    41%Possession59%
    • 1.19Expected goals (xG)1.11
    • 11Total shots18
    • 2Shots on target8
    • 4Corners6
    • 6Yellow cards2
    • 1Red cards0

    Live commentary

    1. It's all over: Chicago Fire win against Charlotte 1-0. In numbers: possession Charlotte 41%, Chicago Fire 59%; shots 11 (2 on target) to 18 (8 on target)

    2. 90+8'

      Yellow card: Tim Ream (Charlotte) for dissent

    3. 90+8'

      Second yellow! Tim Ream (Charlotte) is sent off for a foul, and Charlotte are down to ten men

    4. 82'

      Yellow card: Ashley Westwood (Charlotte) for dissent

    5. 81'

      Booking: David Poreba (Chicago Fire) for a foul

    6. 81'

      Double substitution, Charlotte: W. Cleary comes on for N. Byrne, H. Toffolo on for N. Richmond

    7. 80'

      Double substitution, Chicago Fire: M. Mbokazi comes on for S. Rogers, J. Bamba on for D. Poreba

    8. 75'

      Double substitution, Chicago Fire: S. Oregel comes on for M. Pineda, L. Barroso on for A. Gutman

    9. 74'

      Yellow card: Pep Biel (Charlotte) for dissent

    10. 70'

      Double substitution, Charlotte: D. Diani comes on for D. Schnegg, L. de la Torre on for B. Bronico

    11. 61'

      VAR: Tyger Smalls's goal for Charlotte is ruled out

    12. 58'

      Goal! J. Gomez gives Chicago Fire the lead (1-0), assisted by J. Elliott

    13. 49'

      Substitution, Charlotte: A. Goodwin replaces T. Smalls

    14. The second half is under way

    15. The referee blows for half-time: goalless

    16. 38'

      Yellow card: Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte) for dissent

    17. 34'

      Yellow card: Djibril Diani (Charlotte) for a foul

    18. 23'

      Yellow card: Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire) for a foul

    19. Kick-off! We're under way between Charlotte and Chicago Fire. Charlotte line up in a 4-3-3, Chicago Fire in a 4-4-2

    Lineups

    CharlotteCoach: Dean SmithAverage rating 6.84-3-3

    Charlotte – Starting XI (4-3-3)

    1. 1K. KahlinaGoalkeeper – Rating 7.7
    2. 35W. ClearyDefender – Rating 6.5, On 81'
    3. 22H. KesslerDefender – Rating 7.2
    4. 3T. ReamDefender – Rating 6.9, Second yellow card 90+8'
    5. 15H. ToffoloDefender – Rating 6.3, On 81'
    6. 17L. de la TorreMidfielder – Rating 6.2, On 70'
    7. 8A. WestwoodMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.9, Yellow card 82'
    8. 28D. DianiMidfielder – Rating 6.7, Yellow card 34', On 70'
    9. 16P. BielForward – Rating 6.0, Yellow card 74'
    10. 7A. GoodwinForward – Rating 6.7, On 49'
    11. 10A. Saint-MaximinForward – Rating 7.9, Yellow card 38'

    CharlotteSubstitutes

    CoachDean Smith

    Chicago FireCoach: Mario BarcenaAverage rating 7.04-4-2

    Chicago Fire – Starting XI (4-4-2)

    1. 44J. CohenGoalkeeper – Player of the match, Rating 8.2
    2. 24J. DeanDefender – Rating 7.7
    3. 3J. ElliottDefender – Captain, Rating 7.3, Assist
    4. 4M. MbokaziDefender – Rating 7.3, On 80'
    5. 2L. BarrosoDefender – Rating 7.2, On 75'
    6. 11P. ZinckernagelMidfielder – Rating 7.3
    7. 42D. D'AvillaMidfielder – Rating 6.9
    8. 35S. OregelMidfielder – Rating 7.3, Yellow card 23', On 75'
    9. 19J. BambaMidfielder – Rating 6.7, On 80'
    10. 7M. Haile-SelassieForward – Rating 6.3
    11. 18J. GomezForward – Rating 6.0, Goal 58'

    Chicago FireSubstitutes

    • 2525J. GalGoalkeeper
    • 55S. RogersDefender80'Rating 6.9
    • 2222M. PinedaDefender75'Rating 6.9
    • 1515A. GutmanDefender75'Rating 6.9
    • 6565O. PinedaMidfielder
    • 2929D. PorebaMidfielder80'Rating 6.6
    • 5858B. WilliamsMidfielder
    • 2828D. Boltz

    CoachMario Barcena

    Stats

    CharlotteChicago Fire
    • 41%Possession59%
    • 1.19Expected goals (xG)1.11
    • 11Total shots18
    • 2Shots on target8
    • 8Shots off target4
    • 1Blocked shots6
    • 8Shots inside the box8
    • 3Shots outside the box10
    • 4Corners6
    • 3Offsides0
    • 14Fouls15
    • 6Yellow cards2
    • 1Red cards0
    • 8Goalkeeper saves2
    • 347Total passes526
    • 287Accurate passes464
    • 83%Pass accuracy88%
    • 0.61Goals prevented0.61

    Standings

    Eastern Conference – Major League Soccer

    Full table
    Standings Major League Soccer
    #TeamPGDPts
    3New England Revolution33+958
    4Chicago Fire33+1155
    5Charlotte33+1553
    6Philadelphia Union33+1147

    Info

    Match info

    Round
    Matchday 27
    Kick-off
    Venue
    Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
    Referee
    Chris Penso, USA

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