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12/01/2036, Soldier Field, Chicago, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Chicago Vs Legion

Chicago play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Lobban (GK) , G McManus (CB) , A Banks (CB) , Q Mxoyana (RB) , R Quintanilla (LB) , B Kriel (CDM) , F Bigg (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RM) , D Henderson (LM) , A Younes (ST) , H Chavez (ST) And the subs are: S Soulis (CB) , I Brennan (CB) , A Pearce (CM) , R Griffith (CM) , A Speedy (ST)

Legion play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Balcazar (GK) , A Soomro (CB) , I Grant (CB) , G Seeton (RB) , F Polyansky (LB) , J Victorino (CDM) , A Hariri (CAM) , P Cairns (RM) , S Chaparro (LM) , J Master (ST) , G Oman (ST) And the subs are: H Sajjad (CB) , D Evans (CB) , J MacLachlan (CM) , I Dunnett (CM) , E Mitchell (ST)

Welcome to Soldier Field in Chicago, USA where Chicago Fire FC will face Birmingham Legion FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 38762.

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

10' - Joaquin Victorino tackles Ryo Quintanilla and takes the ball.  Joaquin Victorino spots a run from Seferino Chaparro.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Seferino Chaparro takes the ball.  Seferino Chaparro tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Alen Banks gets to the ball first and clears.

12' - Adnan Hariri tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

25' - Adnan Hariri plays a short pass to Fedar Polyansky.  Fedar Polyansky takes the ball past David Rhydderch with a turn of pace.  

26' - Fedar Polyansky sees John Master making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Master takes the ball.  John Master tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

31' - Mark Lobban finds David Rhydderch with a short pass.  David Rhydderch plays a short pass to Floyd Bigg.  Floyd Bigg plays a short pass to David Rhydderch.  David Rhydderch takes the ball past Joaquin Victorino with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Joaquin Victorino.  That will be a freekick for Chicago.  

32' - Amer Younes will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but the goalkeeper, Javier Balcazar catches the ball.  

35' - Javier Balcazar finds Aftab Soomro with a short pass.  Aftab Soomro finds Joaquin Victorino with a long ball.  Joaquin Victorino attempts a shot from distance towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

38' - Mark Lobban passes to Floyd Bigg.  Floyd Bigg attempts to beat Adnan Hariri using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

39' - Floyd Bigg sees Dominic Henderson making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Dominic Henderson runs on to the ball.  Dominic Henderson hits a shot...but Javier Balcazar gets down to stop the shot!  

40' - Javier Balcazar spots a run from Joaquin Victorino.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Joaquin Victorino has strayed offside!  

44' - Adnan Hariri crosses the ball into the box, but Alen Banks intercepts and takes possession.  

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

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

53' - Ben Kriel spots a run from Dominic Henderson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Dominic Henderson is caught offside!  

56' - Gregor Seeton finds Ian Grant with a long pass.  Ian Grant plays the ball to Joaquin Victorino.  With a turn of pace, Joaquin Victorino beats Floyd Bigg.  

56' - Joaquin Victorino whips in a cross, but opposing player Ben Kriel takes possession.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  George Oman is going to be taken off.  Edward Mitchell joins the game from the bench.  

65' - John Master tries to beat Floyd Bigg using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joaquin Victorino will come off.  Haaris Sajjad joins the game from the bench.  

69' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gregor McManus will come off.  Shaun Soulis is brought on from the bench.  

70' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alen Banks is going to be taken off.  Ian Brennan joins the game from the bench.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Aftab Soomro is going to be taken off.  Dillon Evans is going to be brought on.  

77' - Haaris Sajjad slides the ball to Adnan Hariri.  Adnan Hariri attempts a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Adnan Hariri pounces on the loose ball...Adnan Hariri looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ben Kriel will come off.  Adam Pearce is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Mark Lobban finds Floyd Bigg with a long pass.  Floyd Bigg spots a run from Dominic Henderson.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Dominic Henderson has strayed offside!  

84' - Gregor Seeton passes a long ball to Fedar Polyansky.  Floyd Bigg successfully tackles Fedar Polyansky and takes the ball.  Seferino Chaparro dispossesses Floyd Bigg and gains possession for his team.  Seferino Chaparro tries to use ball skills to beat Ian Brennan, but is then fouled.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Ian Brennan the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Legion.  

90' - Paul Cairns passes the ball to John Master.  John Master passes to Seferino Chaparro.  Seferino Chaparro plays a short pass to Paul Cairns.  With a turn of pace, Paul Cairns beats Floyd Bigg.  

91' - Paul Cairns hits the ball from distance towards goal...and Paul Cairns scores!  That's a good goal from the Legion player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!



The match has ended Chicago Fire FC 0 - 1 Birmingham Legion FC.