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Chicago Fire
  • Cuypers45'
  • Bamba58'

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire

Subaru Park, ChesterNabil Bensalah,

Summary

Match report

Chicago Fire won 2-1 against Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 5). It was 1-1 at half-time. Chicago Fire came from a goal down to win.

Philadelphia Union’s goal came from M. Iloski in the 45th minute. Chicago Fire’s goals came from H. Cuypers in the 45th minute and J. Bamba in the 58th minute. J. Bamba was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.2).

Player of the match

19J. BambaChicago Fire89'1Rating 8.2

Key stats

All stats
47%Possession53%
  • 0.85Expected goals (xG)2.52
  • 12Total shots11
  • 3Shots on target4
  • 6Corners2
  • 1Yellow cards3

Live commentary

  1. Full-time: Chicago Fire beat Philadelphia Union 2-1. In numbers: possession Philadelphia Union 47%, Chicago Fire 53%; shots 12 (3 on target) to 11 (4 on target)

  2. 89'

    Double substitution, Chicago Fire: R. Lod replaces J. Shokalook, J. Bamba on for J. Dean

  3. 87'

    Booking: Viktor Radojević (Chicago Fire) for a foul

  4. 76'

    Substitution, Philadelphia Union: P. Ndinga comes on for B. Bender

  5. 66'

    Substitution, Philadelphia Union: D. Jean Jacques replaces J. Rafanello

  6. 62'

    Double substitution, Philadelphia Union: A. Bedoya comes on for I. Vassilev, C. Sullivan on for M. Jakupovic

  7. 58'

    Goal! J. Bamba completes the turnaround for Chicago Fire (2-1)

  8. 46'

    Substitution, Chicago Fire: V. Radojevic makes way for A. Gutman

  9. 46'

    Substitution, Philadelphia Union: J. Lukic makes way for J. Bueno

  10. We're back under way for the second half

  11. The referee blows for half-time: level at 1-1

  12. 45'

    Goal! M. Iloski opens the scoring for Philadelphia Union (1-0), assisted by A. Bedoya

  13. 45'

    Goal! H. Cuypers pulls Chicago Fire level (1-1) after a pass from A. Gutman

  14. 37'

    Booking: Philippe Ndinga (Philadelphia Union) for a foul

  15. 31'

    Substitution, Chicago Fire: M. Haile-Selassie makes way for P. Zinckernagel

  16. 23'

    Yellow card: Dje Tah D'Avilla (Chicago Fire)

  17. 8'

    Booking: Robin Lod (Chicago Fire) for a foul

  18. Kick-off! We're under way between Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire. Philadelphia Union line up in a 4-4-2, Chicago Fire in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Philadelphia UnionCoach: Bradley CarnellAverage rating 6.84-4-2

Philadelphia Union – Starting XI (4-4-2)

  1. 18A. BlakeGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
  2. 39F. WestfieldDefender – Rating 7.9
  3. 26N. HarrielDefender – Rating 6.5
  4. 29O. MakhanyaDefender – Rating 5.9
  5. 20P. NdingaDefender – Rating 6.5, Yellow card 37', On 76'
  6. 11A. BedoyaMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.6, Assist, On 62'
  7. 21D. Jean JacquesMidfielder – Rating 7.2, On 66'
  8. 8J. BuenoMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 46'
  9. 6C. SullivanMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 62'
  10. 10M. IloskiForward – Rating 7.2, Goal 45'
  11. 9B. DamianiForward – Rating 7.0

Philadelphia UnionSubstitutes

CoachBradley Carnell

Chicago FireCoach: Mario BarcenaAverage rating 6.94-2-3-1

Chicago Fire – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

  1. 1C. BradyGoalkeeper – Rating 6.5
  2. 2L. BarrosoDefender – Rating 6.5
  3. 16J. WatermanDefender – Rating 6.9
  4. 4M. MbokaziDefender – Rating 7.2
  5. 15A. GutmanDefender – Rating 6.9, Assist, On 46'
  6. 6A. SaletrosMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.9
  7. 42D. D'AvillaMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 23'
  8. 11P. ZinckernagelMidfielder – Rating 6.5, On 31'
  9. 17R. LodMidfielder – Rating 5.9, Yellow card 8', On 89'
  10. 19J. BambaMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 8.2, Goal 58', On 89'
  11. 9H. CuypersForward – Rating 6.9, Goal 45'

Chicago FireSubstitutes

CoachMario Barcena

Stats

Philadelphia UnionChicago Fire
  • 47%Possession53%
  • 0.85Expected goals (xG)2.52
  • 12Total shots11
  • 3Shots on target4
  • 6Shots off target6
  • 3Blocked shots1
  • 5Shots inside the box9
  • 7Shots outside the box2
  • 6Corners2
  • 11Fouls15
  • 1Yellow cards3
  • 0Red cards0
  • 2Goalkeeper saves2
  • 377Total passes431
  • 273Accurate passes313
  • 15Free Kicks10

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
7FC Cincinnati33-646

Info

Match info

Round
Matchday 5
Kick-off
Venue
Subaru Park, Chester
Referee
Nabil Bensalah,

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