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17/08/2052, Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Columbus Vs Chicago

Columbus play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Mulligan (GK) , M Darrow (CB) , M Spalding (CB) , C Vielma (CB) , M Rebecca (RB) , L Diliberto (LB) , J Seff (CDM) , J Falla (CAM) , A Mahaffy (RM) , J Onigbinde (LM) , M Caulder (ST) And the subs are: P Abraham (CB) , R Scully (CB) , E Quinonez (CM) , J Moloney (CM) , N Marrs (ST)

Chicago play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: O Peart (GK) , M Mamon (CB) , P Ketchen (CB) , J Whigham (RB) , S Clouston (LB) , S Castrejon (CDM) , E Gilchrist (CDM) , E McFarlane (CAM) , J Hattan (CAM) , C Hanes (ST) , G Cubbison (ST) And the subs are: B Issac (CB) , M Harp (CB) , P Stark (CM) , A Ahsan (CM) , M Grahm (ST)

Welcome to Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, USA where Columbus Crew will face Chicago Fire FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 35000.

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

10' - Ellis Gilchrist tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Ellis Gilchrist for Chicago!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

13' - Joseph Seff plays a short pass to Alen Mahaffy.  Alen Mahaffy passes to James Falla.  Johnny Whigham dispossesses James Falla and gains possession for his team.  Johnny Whigham spots a run from James Hattan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and James Hattan runs on to the ball.  James Hattan looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Robert Mulligan!  

15' - Robert Mulligan plays a long pass to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff attempts to outskill Ellis Gilchrist, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

16' - Joseph Seff sees a run from Michael Caulder.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Michael Caulder has strayed offside!  

22' - Joseph Seff passes to Mark Spalding.  Mark Spalding passes the ball to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Joseph Seff scores!  Its a goal for Columbus!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

25' - Edward McFarlane finds Ellis Gilchrist with a short pass.  Ellis Gilchrist passes the ball to Mark Mamon.  Mark Mamon sees Gregor Cubbison making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Gregor Cubbison has strayed offside!  

28' - Joseph Seff finds Mark Darrow with a long ball.  Johnny Whigham successfully tackles Mark Darrow and gains possession for his team.  Johnny Whigham plays a short pass to Sam Clouston.  Sam Clouston brings the ball forward, outpacing Joseph Seff.  

28' - Sam Clouston sees a run from Cole Hanes.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

39' - James Hattan chips a long ball to Sean Castrejon.  Sean Castrejon curves the ball into the box, but Mark Spalding intercepts the ball.  

43' - Joseph Seff successfully tackles Edward McFarlane and takes the ball.  Joseph Seff spots a run from Michael Caulder.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

52' - Chicago attempt a quick counter attack.  Edward McFarlane passes the ball to Mark Mamon.  Mark Mamon plays the ball to Sam Clouston.  Luigino Diliberto tackles Sam Clouston and takes possession.  Luigino Diliberto sees a run from Jay-Jay Onigbinde.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Jay-Jay Onigbinde is able to take the ball.  Jay-Jay Onigbinde attempts the cutback, but Sam Clouston gets back and intercepts the ball!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Mamon is going to be taken off.  Ben Issac joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Sam Clouston sees a run from Edward McFarlane.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

60' - Joseph Seff passes to Mark Spalding.  Mark Spalding finds Clinton Vielma with a long ball.  Johnny Whigham dispossesses Clinton Vielma and the ball goes loose.  Joseph Seff passes to Jay-Jay Onigbinde.  Jay-Jay Onigbinde finds Joseph Seff with a short pass.  Joseph Seff runs with the ball, beating Ben Issac.  

60' - Joseph Seff curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Paul Ketchen takes possession.  

64' - Paul Ketchen finds Edward McFarlane with a long pass.  Edward McFarlane attempts to outskill Mark Spalding.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

64' - Edward McFarlane sees a run from Sean Castrejon.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Sean Castrejon is caught offside!  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gregor Cubbison is going to be taken off.  Mason Grahm is going to be brought on.  

69' - With a turn of pace, Alen Mahaffy beats Ellis Gilchrist, but is then fouled.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Ellis Gilchrist has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Columbus.  

73' - Mark Spalding finds Luigino Diliberto with a long ball.  Luigino Diliberto hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Joseph Seff is first to the ball...Joseph Seff takes a shot...but the shot hits the upright!  Sean Castrejon is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Ketchen is going to be taken off.  Mike Harp joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Ellis Gilchrist uses his pace to beat James Falla.  

78' - Ellis Gilchrist attempts a layoff and the ball reaches Cole Hanes.  and its in! It's a tremendous goal from Cole Hanes for Chicago!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

81' - Luigino Diliberto passes to Clinton Vielma.  Clinton Vielma slides the ball to Luigino Diliberto.  Luigino Diliberto spots a run from James Falla.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but James Falla has strayed offside!  

83' - Ellis Gilchrist brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Alen Mahaffy, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Chicago.  



The match has ended Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Chicago Fire FC.