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15/12/2046, Soldier Field, Chicago, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Chicago Vs Columbus

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)

Columbus play in a 3-4-3 Att formation, and line up with: A Hanes (GK) , E Ymeri (CB) , R Marin (CB) , O Bates (CB) , P Madera (CM) , I Rusk (CM) , J Sim (CM) , R Aird (CAM) , M Millar (RW) , J Falla (LW) , J Prado (ST) And the subs are: L Clanahan (CB) , B Denny (CM) , B Wayne (ST)

Welcome to Soldier Field in Chicago, USA where Chicago Fire FC will face Columbus Crew.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 30040.

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

12' - Ian Rusk passes the ball to James Sim.  James Sim chips a long ball to Endrit Ymeri.  Endrit Ymeri passes to Mark Millar.  Mark Millar plays a short pass to John Prado.  John Prado crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Robert Aird.  Robert Aird attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Rafael Narciso stops the shot!  

13' - Rafael Narciso sees Ellis Gilchrist making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ellis Gilchrist takes the ball.  Ellis Gilchrist strikes the ball...and its in! It's a superb goal from Ellis Gilchrist for Chicago!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

14' - Columbus kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Rob Marin passes to Endrit Ymeri.  Edward McFarlane tackles Endrit Ymeri and the ball goes loose.  Ellis Gilchrist tries to use ball skills to beat Robert Aird, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

20' - Ellis Gilchrist hits a shot from outside the area towards goal...and Ellis Gilchrist scores!  That's a fine goal from the Chicago player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

21' - Columbus kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Ian Rusk finds John Prado with a short pass.  John Prado curls in a cross, but opposing player Lucas Gowen takes possession.  

40' - Joey Howitt finds Ellis Gilchrist with a long ball.  Ellis Gilchrist sees Cade Michel making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Cade Michel has strayed offside!  

44' - John Prado successfully tackles Edward McFarlane and gains possession for his team.  John Prado spots a run from Mark Millar.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Mark Millar has strayed offside!  

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

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

59' - Lucas Gowen chips a long ball to Michael Hanlin.  Michael Hanlin passes to Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist sees a run from Ian Winstone.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

66' - Ollie Bates passes a long ball to Endrit Ymeri.  Endrit Ymeri sees a run from James Falla.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - Ellis Gilchrist slides the ball to Steven Blackley.  Steven Blackley finds Edward McFarlane with a long pass.  Edward McFarlane sees a run from Joey Howitt.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Joey Howitt has strayed offside!  

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

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ollie Bates is going to be taken off.  Lloyd Clanahan joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steven Blackley is going to be taken off.  Richard Perry joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob Marin is going to be taken off.  Bryan Wayne is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lucas Gowen is going to be taken off.  Hassan Sial joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Robert Aird sees Mark Millar making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Mark Millar is caught offside!  



The match has ended Chicago Fire FC 2 - 0 Columbus Crew.