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 New York Red Bulls. A crowd of 19,796 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chicago Fire are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while New York Red Bulls appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0Chicago Fire kick off and get the first half underway!
6.23
0-0Casey Alston flicks the ball to his team mate, Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.27
0-0Casey Alston flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Watson who brings the ball under control. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.11
Casey Alston plays the ball forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
20.52
Diego Paz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
24.08
André Palacios takes it forward alone. André Palacios shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
27.45
0-0Emiliano Olivares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Palacios. André Palacios chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza rushes past Valentino Rossi! Nicolas Esparza takes a shot at goal but somehow Carlos Koufatty happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.05
0-0Casey Alston runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Casey Alston whips in a cross ball towards Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Breno Paganin is on top of his game. Good keeping!
36.10
Jeremy Knighton takes a quick throw-in, which Casey Alston takes on the chest. Casey Alston threads a neat ball through to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.08
Emiliano Olivares hits a low pass to André Palacios. André Palacios knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
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. New York Red Bulls 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 New York Red Bulls kick off!
48.48
Casey Alston flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Watson who takes it down. Jamie Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
49.02
André Palacios makes a probing pass to Christian Hernández. Christian Hernández whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Garza. Gianni Garza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Gabriel Leiva. Excellent save.
51.21
0-0Christian Hernández comes in with a late challenge on Julián Peña. Christian Hernández is warned by the referee! Julián Peña runs off the knock.
53.12
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.34
Casey Alston chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.04
César Perozo catches Richard Elcock on the ankles. César Perozo is given a warning by the referee! Richard Elcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.51
Casey Alston knocks the ball to his team mate, Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta advances inside the box! Hernan Batistuta takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.53
1-0Casey Alston threads a neat ball through to Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Palacio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hernan Batistuta takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.46
André Palacios flicks a high ball forward to Christian Hernández who takes it down. Christian Hernández knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Esparza. Nicolas Esparza directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriel Leiva is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.28
Carlos Koufatty makes a strong solo run forward. Carlos Koufatty chips the ball to his team mate, Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Breno Paganin easily punches it away to safety.
72.19
Casey Alston deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.13
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.08
Jeremy Knighton kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
83.37
Diego Paz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hernan Batistuta. Hernan Batistuta 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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hernan Batistuta of Chicago Fire |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gabriel Leiva (GK)
6
2. Valentino Rossi (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Koufatty (DEF)
7
4. Julián Peña (DEF)
6
5. Diego Paz (MID)
6
6. César Perozo (MID)
7
7. Jeremy Knighton (MID)
6
8. Casey Alston (MID)
8
9. Hernan Batistuta (ATT)
9
10. Rafael Palacio (ATT)
6
11. Jamie Watson (ATT)
7
12. Cheyne Yates (GK)
0
13. Breno Branco (DEF)
0
14. Neil Kassel (MID)
0
1. Breno Paganin (GK)
7
2. Emiliano Olivares (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Valenzuela (DEF)
6
4. Ken Pickens (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Torres (DEF)
6
6. Richard Elcock (MID)
6
7. André Palacios (MID)
7
8. Troy Anderson (ATT)
6
9. Nicolas Esparza (ATT)
8
10. Christian Hernández (ATT)
6
11. Gianni Garza (ATT)
6
12. Harry Perez (MID)
0
13. Freddy Hughes (DEF)
0
14. Luiz Otávio Fernandez (DEF)
0