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24/08/2052, Soldier Field, Chicago, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Chicago Vs DC

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

DC play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Issac (GK) , N Haig (CB) , I Harp (CB) , P Madoc (RB) , L Sorden (LB) , P Stritzel (CDM) , F Nzie (CAM) , G McCray (RM) , R Dahlquist (LM) , K MacLeod (ST) , R Dennie (ST) And the subs are: D Glines (CB) , D Harrier (CB) , M Dempsey (CM) , J Gracie (CM) , I Beltram (ST)

Welcome to Soldier Field in Chicago, USA where Chicago Fire FC will face DC United.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 45400.

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

5' - Johnny Whigham plays the ball to Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist finds Sam Clouston with a short pass.  Sam Clouston finds Edward McFarlane with a long ball.  Edward McFarlane looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but it hits the upright!  Paul Madoc manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

8' - Edward McFarlane finds James Hattan with a long ball.  James Hattan passes to Cole Hanes.  Phil Stritzel tackles Cole Hanes and the ball goes loose.  Mason Grahm whips in a cross and finds Cole Hanes.  Cole Hanes looks to place the ball past the keeper...and Cole Hanes scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Chicago player!  The keeper had no chance!

9' - DC kick the ball off for the restart.  

13' - Cole Hanes tackles Gordon McCray and takes the ball.  Cole Hanes sees Mason Grahm making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mason Grahm runs on to the ball.  Mason Grahm tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

23' - Sean Castrejon plays a short pass to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane crosses the ball and finds Mason Grahm.  Phil Stritzel impedes Mason Grahm...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Edward McFarlane places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the top corner...but the shot is saved by Joey Issac!  

27' - Joey Issac finds Nicholas Haig with a long pass.  Nicholas Haig passes a long ball to Francis Nzie.  Francis Nzie spots a run from Kris MacLeod.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Kris MacLeod has strayed offside!  

29' - Ellis Gilchrist plays a long pass to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane sees James Hattan making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but James Hattan has strayed offside!  

35' - Phil Stritzel dispossesses Cole Hanes and takes possession.  Phil Stritzel runs with the ball, beating Cole Hanes.  

41' - Phil Stritzel passes a long ball to Ian Harp.  Ellis Gilchrist tackles Ian Harp and takes the ball.  Ellis Gilchrist plays a long pass to James Hattan.  James Hattan plays the ball to Gregor Cubbison.  Gregor Cubbison plays a short pass to Cole Hanes.  Cole Hanes spots a run from Mason Grahm.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Mason Grahm has strayed offside!  

44' - Kris MacLeod slides the ball to Nicholas Haig.  Gregor Cubbison tackles Nicholas Haig and gains possession for his team.  Gregor Cubbison tries to use ball skills to beat Phil Stritzel, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

44' - Gregor Cubbison spots a run from James Hattan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but James Hattan is caught offside!  

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

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

49' - Phil Stritzel runs with the ball, beating Sam Clouston.  

50' - Phil Stritzel sees a run from Robert Dennie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert Dennie is able to control the ball.  Robert Dennie tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Robert Dennie for DC!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

53' - James Hattan passes to Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist plays a short pass to Cole Hanes.  Cole Hanes sees Gregor Cubbison making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Gregor Cubbison is caught offside!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Mamon is going to be taken off.  Paul Ketchen is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Nicholas Haig is going to be taken off.  Davie Glines is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Harp will come off.  Dave Harrier is going to be brought on.  

60' - Paul Madoc fires a shot from distance towards goal...and Paul Madoc scores!  Its a goal for DC!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

66' - Ellis Gilchrist hits the ball long to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane spots a run from James Hattan.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and James Hattan is able to take the ball.  James Hattan attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot hits the upright!  Francis Nzie gets to the ball first and clears.

71' - Paul Ketchen finds Johnny Whigham with a long pass.  Johnny Whigham attempts to outskill Francis Nzie, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Chicago.  

72' - Ellis Gilchrist stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Dave Harrier gets to the ball and knocks it out for a corner.  

73' - Ellis Gilchrist places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds James Hattan.  James Hattan jumps up to head the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a superb goal from James Hattan for Chicago!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

73' - DC kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - Francis Nzie passes to Kris MacLeod.  Kris MacLeod attempts to outskill Sam Clouston and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

78' - Kris MacLeod takes a shot from long range, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sam Clouston is going to be taken off.  Ben Issac joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Francis Nzie is going to be taken off.  Ian Beltram joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Desmond Whitfield finds James Hattan with a long pass.  James Hattan hits the ball from distance towards goal...but Joey Issac stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...James Hattan is first to the loose ball...James Hattan tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

85' - Joey Issac sees Kris MacLeod making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kris MacLeod runs on to the ball.  Kris MacLeod attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

90' - Mason Grahm speeds past Dave Harrier.  



The match has ended Chicago Fire FC 2 - 2 DC United.