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08/12/2046, Philadelphia Union Stadium, Philadelphia, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Vs Chicago

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)

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)

Welcome to Philadelphia Union Stadium in Philadelphia, USA where Philadelphia Union will face Chicago Fire FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 34307.

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

4' - Michael Haden passes to Elliot Louden.  Elliot Louden plays a short pass to Fraser Farland.  Fraser Farland sees a run from Henry Allan.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

10' - Chris Neaves slides the ball to Elliot Louden.  Elliot Louden spots a run from Ricky Arbuckle.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Ricky Arbuckle is caught offside!  

18' - Ellis Gilchrist slides the ball to Steven Blackley.  Steven Blackley plays a long ball to Michael Hanlin.  Michael Hanlin plays a short pass to Joey Howitt.  Joey Howitt finds Edward McFarlane with a short pass.  Edward McFarlane slides the ball to Joey Howitt.  Joey Howitt plays a short pass to Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist sees a run from Cade Michel.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Cade Michel is able to take the ball.  Cade Michel tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

20' - Urvano Facundo sees a run from Fraser Farland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

25' - Ellis Gilchrist plays a long pass to Edward McFarlane.  Santiago Mazo dispossesses Edward McFarlane and takes possession.  Santiago Mazo spots a run from Fraser Farland.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

30' - With a turn of pace, Edward McFarlane beats Elliot Louden, but is then fouled.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Elliot Louden the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Chicago.  

32' - Ellis Gilchrist prepares to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Cade Michel.  Cade Michel gets above the defence and directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...but it hits the upright!  Ian Winstone pounces on the loose ball...Ian Winstone tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Ian Winstone for Chicago!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

39' - Will Ross passes to Fraser Farland.  Fraser Farland passes the ball to Michael Haden.  Michael Haden plays a short pass to Ricky Arbuckle.  Edward McFarlane dispossesses Ricky Arbuckle and gains possession for his team.  Edward McFarlane speeds past Will Ross.  

43' - Edward McFarlane plays a short pass to Chris Yelton.  Chris Yelton plays a long ball to Joey Howitt.  Joey Howitt runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Santiago Mazo.  That will be a freekick for Chicago.  

44' - Ellis Gilchrist stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

45' - Cade Michel attempts to outskill Fraser Farland, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

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

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

49' - Will Ross curves the ball into the box and finds Ricky Arbuckle.  Ricky Arbuckle heads the ball towards the top corner...and Ricky Arbuckle scores!  That's a good goal from the Philadelphia player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

52' - Ian Winstone passes the ball to Steven Blackley.  Steven Blackley passes to Edward McFarlane.  Ricky Arbuckle successfully tackles Edward McFarlane and gains possession for his team.  Philadelphia attempt to counter.  Ricky Arbuckle tries to beat Malvolio Zarco using his ball skills, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Malvolio Zarco.That will be a freekick for Philadelphia.  

53' - Will Ross steps up to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Steven Blackley.  

54' - Ricky Arbuckle dispossesses Steven Blackley and takes possession.  Ricky Arbuckle attempts to use his skills to beat Lucas Gowen.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Ricky Arbuckle runs with the ball!  

54' - Ricky Arbuckle takes a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

61' - Chris Neaves tackles Edward McFarlane and the ball goes loose.  Edward McFarlane finds Chris Yelton with a long pass.  Chris Yelton passes to Cade Michel.  Cade Michel looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but Urvano Facundo stops the shot!  

70' - Malvolio Zarco sees a run from Edward McFarlane.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

75' - Fraser Farland plays a short pass to Michael Haden.  Michael Haden finds Eliasz Bartkowski with a short pass.  Eliasz Bartkowski plays the ball to Santiago Mazo.  Santiago Mazo plays the ball to Ricky Arbuckle.  Ricky Arbuckle attempts to beat Michael Hanlin using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

76' - Ricky Arbuckle sees Chris Neaves making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Chris Neaves runs on to the ball.  Chris Neaves shoots towards goal...and its in! It's a superb goal from Chris Neaves for Philadelphia!  The keeper had no chance!

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

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Malvolio Zarco is going to be taken off.  John Kendrick is going to be brought on.  

79' - Ian Winstone passes a long ball to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane attempts to beat Elliot Louden using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Edward McFarlane who takes the ball forward!  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steven Blackley will come off.  Richard Perry is going to be brought on.  

81' - Edward McFarlane attempts to beat Santiago Mazo using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ellis Gilchrist is going to be taken off.  Cole Hanes is going to be brought on.  

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



The match has ended Philadelphia Union 2 - 1 Chicago Fire FC.