Major League SoccerMatchday 3Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire
Summary
Match report
Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire played out a goalless draw in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 3). It was goalless at half-time.
C. Brady was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.3).
Live commentary
It's all over: Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire play out a goalless draw. In numbers: possession Columbus Crew 60%, Chicago Fire 40%; shots 13 (5 on target) to 8 (3 on target)
- 90+3'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: J. Shokalook makes way for P. Zinckernagel
- 90'
Yellow card: J. Bamba (Chicago Fire)
- 87'
Yellow card: S. Zawadzki (Columbus Crew)
- 83'
Yellow card: A. Saletros (Chicago Fire)
- 77'
Yellow card: P. Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire)
- 73'
Substitution, Columbus Crew: A. Sejdic replaces H. Picard
- 61'
Yellow card: J. Waterman (Chicago Fire)
- 55'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: C. Mueller replaces R. Lod
- 54'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: M. Pineda comes on for D. D'Avilla
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: goalless
- 28'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: L. Barroso comes on for D. Borso
- 14'
Booking: M. Amundsen (Columbus Crew)
Kick-off! We're under way between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire. Columbus Crew line up in a 3-4-2-1, Chicago Fire in a 3-4-3
Lineups
Columbus CrewCoach: Laurent CourtoisAverage rating 6.93-4-2-1
Columbus Crew – Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
- 28P. SchulteGoalkeeper – Rating 7.2
- 31S. MoreiraDefender – Rating 7.3
- 4R. CamachoDefender – Rating 7.3
- 18M. AmundsenDefender – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 14'
- 2A. HerreraMidfielder – Rating 6.7
- 25S. ZawadzkiMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.6, Yellow card 87'
- 14A. SejdicMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 73'
- 27M. ArfstenMidfielder – Rating 6.6
- 10D. RossiForward – Rating 6.6
- 16T. HabrouneForward – Rating 7.7
- 9W. Abou AliForward – Rating 6.7
Columbus CrewSubstitutes
- 1
1N. HagenGoalkeeper - 45
45O. PresthusDefender - 22
22T. BrownDefender - 19
19J. ThiareForward - 8
8D. GazdagMidfielder - 21
21Y. CheberkoDefender - 17
17S. BangouraMidfielder - 30
30H. PicardMidfielder73'Rating 6.3 - 12
12C. RuvalcabaDefender
CoachLaurent Courtois
Chicago FireCoach: Mario BarcenaAverage rating 7.13-4-3
Chicago Fire – Starting XI (3-4-3)
- 1C. BradyGoalkeeper – Player of the match, Rating 8.3
- 3J. ElliottDefender – Captain, Rating 7.2
- 16J. WatermanDefender – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 61'
- 4M. MbokaziDefender – Rating 7.5
- 2L. BarrosoMidfielder – Rating 6.7, On 28'
- 6A. SaletrosMidfielder – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 83'
- 22M. PinedaMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 54'
- 7M. Haile-SelassieMidfielder – Rating 7.3
- 11P. ZinckernagelForward – Rating 6.7, Yellow card 77', On 90+3'
- 8C. MuellerForward – Rating 6.7, On 55'
- 19J. BambaForward – Rating 7.0, Yellow card 90'
Chicago FireSubstitutes
- 44
44J. CohenGoalkeeper - 20
20J. ShokalookForward90+3' - 42
42D. D'AvillaMidfielder54'Rating 6.9 - 27
27D. BorsoMidfielder28'Rating 7.3 - 38
38C. CuppsDefender - 17
17R. LodMidfielder55'Rating 6.7 - 14
14V. RadojevicDefender - 12
12P. DithejaneDefender - 35
35S. OregelMidfielder
CoachMario Barcena
Stats
Columbus CrewChicago Fire- 60%Possession40%
- 1.17Expected goals (xG)0.62
- 13Total shots8
- 5Shots on target3
- 2Shots off target4
- 6Blocked shots1
- 9Shots inside the box5
- 4Shots outside the box3
- 7Corners3
- 1Offsides4
- 11Fouls10
- 2Yellow cards4
- 0Red cards0
- 2Goalkeeper saves4
- 528Total passes519
- 464Accurate passes459
- 9Free Kicks11
Standings
Eastern Conference – Major League Soccer
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 33 | +9 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 33 | +11 | 55 |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 33 | +15 | 53 |
| 7 |  FC Cincinnati | 33 | -6 | 46 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 33 | +6 | 44 |
| 9 |  Orlando City SC | 33 | -16 | 43 |
Info
Match info
- Competition
- Major League Soccer
- Round
- Matchday 3
- Kick-off
- Venue
- ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus
- Referee
- T. Penso
- Date
- Sunday 8 March
