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11/08/2046, Soldier Field, Chicago, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Chicago Vs Philadelphia

Chicago play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: R Narciso (GK) , C Yelton (CB) , S Blackley (CB) , L Gowen (RB) , M Hanlin (LB) , I Winstone (CDM) , E McFarlane (CAM) , J Howitt (RM) , M Zarco (LM) , C Michel (ST) , E Gilchrist (ST) And the subs are: R Perry (CB) , J Kendrick (CM) , H Sial (CM) , C Hanes (ST)

Philadelphia play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: U Facundo (GK) , S Mazo (CB) , M Haden (CB) , E Louden (RB) , E Bartkowski (LB) , W Ross (CDM) , W Valentin (CDM) , H Allan (CAM) , F Farland (CAM) , C Neaves (ST) , R Arbuckle (ST) And the subs are: M Coats (CB) , J Hannah (CB) , M Beath (CM) , P Pecina (CM) , J Crockett (ST)

Welcome to Soldier Field in Chicago, USA where Chicago Fire FC will face Philadelphia Union.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 43070.

1' - Chicago kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Joey Howitt plays the ball to Ian Winstone.  Ian Winstone passes to Steven Blackley.  Steven Blackley spots a run from Malvolio Zarco.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Malvolio Zarco takes the ball.  Malvolio Zarco looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

10' - Ian Winstone speeds past Ricky Arbuckle.  

11' - Ian Winstone sees Edward McFarlane making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Edward McFarlane takes the ball.  Edward McFarlane attempts the cutback and is able to find Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist hits the ball...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ellis Gilchrist for Chicago!  The ball went in off the upright!

12' - Philadelphia kick the ball off for the restart.  

15' - Will Ross plays a short pass to Michael Haden.  Michael Haden plays a short pass to Santiago Mazo.  Santiago Mazo plays a long ball to Michael Haden.  Michael Haden sees Chris Neaves making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Chris Neaves is caught offside!  

22' - Ellis Gilchrist plays the ball to Chris Yelton.  Chris Yelton hits the ball long to Edward McFarlane.  Santiago Mazo tackles Edward McFarlane and takes possession.  Santiago Mazo spots a run from Henry Allan.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Henry Allan has strayed offside!  

28' - Steven Blackley plays a short pass to Chris Yelton.  Chris Yelton passes a long ball to Ian Winstone.  Ian Winstone spots a run from Edward McFarlane.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

33' - Ellis Gilchrist takes a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and Ellis Gilchrist scores!  Its a goal for Chicago!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

33' - Philadelphia kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Michael Haden spots a run from Henry Allan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Michael Haden sees Chris Neaves making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Chris Neaves takes the ball.  Chris Neaves attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Chris Neaves for Philadelphia!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

45' - Chicago kick the ball off for the restart.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Philadelphia kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Santiago Mazo passes to Will Ross.  Will Ross finds Santiago Mazo with a short pass.  Santiago Mazo finds Fraser Farland with a long ball.  Fraser Farland spots a run from Ricky Arbuckle.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Ricky Arbuckle has strayed offside!  

56' - Ellis Gilchrist hits the ball long to Steven Blackley.  Steven Blackley plays a short pass to Joey Howitt.  Elliot Louden tackles Joey Howitt and takes possession.  Elliot Louden attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

59' - Rafael Narciso hits the ball long to Ian Winstone.  Ian Winstone tries to beat William Valentin using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Ian Winstone runs with the ball!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ricky Arbuckle will come off.  John Crockett joins the game from the bench.  

67' - Michael Haden passes a long ball to Santiago Mazo.  Edward McFarlane successfully tackles Santiago Mazo and takes possession.  Edward McFarlane sees a run from Malvolio Zarco.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Malvolio Zarco is able to take the ball.  Malvolio Zarco tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Malvolio Zarco is going to be taken off.  John Kendrick is going to be brought on.  

81' - Santiago Mazo passes a long ball to William Valentin.  William Valentin crosses the ball and finds John Crockett.  John Crockett powers a header towards goal...but the ball flies over the bar!

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Steven Blackley is going to be taken off.  Richard Perry is brought on from the bench.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lucas Gowen will come off.  Hassan Sial is going to be brought on.  

83' - Edward McFarlane sees Ellis Gilchrist making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

86' - Fraser Farland spots a run from Chris Neaves.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Chris Neaves takes the ball.  Chris Neaves looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Chris Neaves scores!  That's a superb goal from the Philadelphia player!  The ball went in off the upright!

86' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Santiago Mazo is going to be taken off.  Mike Coats joins the game from the bench.  

86' - Chicago kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended Chicago Fire FC 2 - 2 Philadelphia Union.