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26/12/2054, Soldier Field, Chicago, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer
Chicago Vs Columbus

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

Columbus play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Mulligan (GK) , M Darrow (CB) , M Spalding (CB) , P Abraham (CB) , M Rebecca (RB) , L Diliberto (LB) , J Seff (CDM) , N Marrs (CAM) , C Moffet (RM) , J Onigbinde (LM) , A Mahaffy (ST) And the subs are: E Quinonez (CB) , R Scully (CB) , F Buzzanca (CM) , J Moloney (CM) , M Caulder (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 60106.

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

6' - Sean Castrejon passes to Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist slides the ball to Gregor Cubbison.  Gregor Cubbison attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but Robert Mulligan stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Ellis Gilchrist gets to the ball first...Ellis Gilchrist fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Ellis Gilchrist scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Chicago player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

9' - Joseph Seff finds Mark Darrow with a short pass.  Mark Darrow passes the ball to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff sees Nick Marrs making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Nick Marrs is caught offside!  

12' - Michael Rebecca spots a run from Joseph Seff.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Joseph Seff is caught offside!  

14' - Ellis Gilchrist passes to Lucas Delany.  Lucas Delany sees Sean Castrejon making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sean Castrejon takes the ball.  Sean Castrejon tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

17' - Robert Mulligan chips a long ball to Luigino Diliberto.  Luigino Diliberto curls in a cross, finding Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff strikes the ball...and Joseph Seff scores!  That's a fine goal from the Columbus player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

21' - Sean Castrejon passes to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane finds Johnny Whigham with a short pass.  Johnny Whigham hits the ball long to Lucas Delany.  Lucas Delany sees a run from Cole Hanes.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Cole Hanes is able to take the ball.  Cole Hanes hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Michael Rebecca is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

24' - Johnny Whigham plays a long pass to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane crosses the ball, and manages to find Lucas Delany.  Lucas Delany jumps up and gets his head to the ball hoping to beat Robert Mulligan...and Lucas Delany scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Chicago player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

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

28' - Nick Marrs finds Mark Spalding with a short pass.  Mark Spalding slides the ball to Phylip Abraham.  Phylip Abraham finds Michael Rebecca with a long ball.  Michael Rebecca spots a run from Nick Marrs.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Nick Marrs is able to take the ball.  Nick Marrs tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Sean Castrejon manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

29' - Cole Hanes spots a run from Mason Grahm.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

36' - Alen Mahaffy plays a long pass to Mark Spalding.  Mark Spalding plays the ball to Nick Marrs.  Edward McFarlane successfully tackles Nick Marrs and takes the ball.  Edward McFarlane passes a long ball to Paul Ketchen.  Paul Ketchen passes to Cole Hanes.  Cole Hanes runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Nick Marrs.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Nick Marrs.  That will be a freekick for Chicago.  

38' - Sean Castrejon sees a run from Ellis Gilchrist.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ellis Gilchrist is able to take the ball.  Ellis Gilchrist tries to dink the ball over the advancing Robert Mulligan...but the shot is tipped around the post by Robert Mulligan!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Chicago.  Ellis Gilchrist places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

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

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

48' - Joseph Seff slides the ball to Mark Darrow.  Mark Darrow passes to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Desmond Whitfield!  

53' - Desmond Whitfield slides the ball to Paul Ketchen.  Paul Ketchen hits the ball long to Ellis Gilchrist.  Ellis Gilchrist attempts to outskill Mark Darrow, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

54' - Ellis Gilchrist spots a run from Lucas Delany.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Lucas Delany runs on to the ball.  Lucas Delany looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Lucas Delany for Chicago!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

58' - Chris Moffet passes to Jay-Jay Onigbinde.  Jay-Jay Onigbinde passes the ball to Chris Moffet.  Chris Moffet finds Joseph Seff with a long pass.  Joseph Seff curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Chris Moffet.  Chris Moffet directs a header towards the top corner...and Chris Moffet scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Columbus player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

62' - Paul Ketchen passes the ball to Sam Clouston.  Sam Clouston passes the ball to Paul Ketchen.  Paul Ketchen finds Ellis Gilchrist with a long pass.  Ellis Gilchrist sees Cole Hanes making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Cole Hanes runs on to the ball.  Cole Hanes tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Cole Hanes scores!  That's a superb goal from the Chicago player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

67' - Nick Marrs passes the ball to Mark Spalding.  Mark Spalding passes to Nick Marrs.  Nick Marrs plays the ball to Luigino Diliberto.  Luigino Diliberto slides the ball to Jay-Jay Onigbinde.  Jay-Jay Onigbinde plays a long pass to Phylip Abraham.  Phylip Abraham whips in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

70' - Johnny Whigham uses his pace to beat Chris Moffet.  

73' - Johnny Whigham sees Cole Hanes making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Cole Hanes is able to control the ball.  Cole Hanes reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Mark Darrow spots a run from Nick Marrs.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

75' - Ellis Gilchrist slides the ball to Sam Clouston.  Sam Clouston sees Mason Grahm making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mason Grahm takes the ball.  Mason Grahm looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Mason Grahm scores!  That's a fine goal from the Chicago player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alen Mahaffy is going to be taken off.  Michael Caulder is brought on from the bench.  

83' - Ellis Gilchrist dispossesses Mark Spalding and the ball goes loose.  Sean Castrejon sees Mason Grahm making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mason Grahm is able to control the ball.  Mason Grahm takes a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Cole Hanes is first to the loose ball...Cole Hanes tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Sean Castrejon gets to the ball first...Sean Castrejon looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Robert Mulligan!  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul Ketchen is going to be taken off.  Ben Issac joins the game from the bench.  

87' - Robert Mulligan passes a long ball to Mark Darrow.  Mark Darrow passes the ball to Nick Marrs.  Nick Marrs attempts to use his skills to beat Lucas Delany.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Nick Marrs runs with the ball!  

89' - Johnny Whigham dispossesses Nick Marrs and takes possession.  Joseph Seff tackles Johnny Whigham and gains possession for his team.  Joseph Seff spots a run from Nick Marrs.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

91' - Ellis Gilchrist passes a long ball to Edward McFarlane.  Edward McFarlane curves the ball into the box, but Phylip Abraham intercepts the ball.  



The match has ended Chicago Fire FC 5 - 2 Columbus Crew.