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08/11/2053, Protective Stadium, Birmingham, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Legion Vs Chicago

Legion play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Lumsden (GK) , R Matheson (CB) , I Rae (CB) , J Picon (RB) , N Smiley (LB) , I Selkirk (CDM) , S Catanoso (CAM) , B Smith (RM) , L Black (LM) , S Kendrick (ST) , J Seff (ST) And the subs are: B Dunstan (CB) , J Smilie (CB) , S Kinman (CM) , I Valiente (CM) , G Cerrillo (ST)

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

Welcome to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, USA where Birmingham Legion FC will face Chicago Fire FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 38230.

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

9' - Ellis Gilchrist takes the ball past Billy Smith with a turn of pace.  

16' - Rich Matheson passes to Lloyd Black.  Lloyd Black sees Sammy Kendrick making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Sammy Kendrick runs on to the ball.  Sammy Kendrick looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

19' - James Pherson chips a long ball to Sean Castrejon.  Sean Castrejon tries to hit a long range shot...and Sean Castrejon scores!  That's a fine goal from the Chicago player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

19' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

22' - Lloyd Black finds Ian Selkirk with a short pass.  Ian Selkirk passes to Sam Catanoso.  Sam Catanoso sees Ian Selkirk making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ian Selkirk runs on to the ball.  Ian Selkirk tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

24' - James Pherson chips a long ball to Sean Castrejon.  Sean Castrejon shoots from outside the area...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Sean Castrejon for Chicago!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

24' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

41' - Ian Rae finds Neil Smiley with a long pass.  Neil Smiley plays a short pass to Lloyd Black.  Lloyd Black sees Sammy Kendrick making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Sammy Kendrick is able to control the ball.  Sammy Kendrick attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but James Pherson stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Ellis Gilchrist gets to the ball first and clears.

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

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

49' - Cole Hanes passes to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane slides the ball to Sam Clouston.  Sam Clouston plays a long pass to Sean Castrejon.  Sean Castrejon passes to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane tries to use ball skills to beat Ian Rae, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rich Matheson is going to be taken off.  Bob Dunstan is going to be brought on.  

53' - Ian Rae hits the ball long to Bob Dunstan.  Bob Dunstan sees Josh Seff making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - Billy Smith takes a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

63' - Jose Picon plays the ball to Ian Selkirk.  Ian Selkirk crosses the ball, but opposing player Paul Ketchen takes possession.  

65' - Paul Ketchen finds Sam Clouston with a long ball.  Sam Clouston sees a run from Peter Stark.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

67' - Billy Smith chips a long ball to Jose Picon.  Jose Picon attempts to beat Sean Castrejon using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

73' - 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.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Rae is going to be taken off.  Jack Smilie joins the game from the bench.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Josh Seff will come off.  Gus Cerrillo joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Ketchen is going to be taken off.  Mike Harp is going to be brought on.  

80' - Jack Smilie slides the ball to Gus Cerrillo.  Gus Cerrillo takes a shot from distance...but the shot goes wide!

85' - Ian Selkirk brings the ball forward, outpacing Sean Castrejon.  

86' - Ellis Gilchrist tackles Ian Selkirk and takes the ball.  Ellis Gilchrist looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Corey Lumsden!  Jack Smilie manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

90' - Ben Issac finds Johnny Whigham with a long pass.  Johnny Whigham looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Corey Lumsden!  Ian Selkirk is first to the ball and makes the clearance.



The match has ended Birmingham Legion FC 0 - 2 Chicago Fire FC.