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Major League Soccer Matchweek 18
Chicago Fire crestChicago Fire
2–1
FT
HT 1–1
Charlotte crestCharlotte
  • R. Lewandowski 20′
  • R. Lewandowski 68′
  • P. Biel 18′
Soldier Field, Chicago J. Freemon

Match report

Chicago Fire beat Charlotte 2-1 in Major League Soccer Matchweek 18 at Soldier Field, Chicago.

Chicago Fire recovered from 1 goal down to win.

R. Lewandowski scored 2 goals.

Expected goals finished 1.59 to 0.83, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Chicago Fire recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Brace

R. Lewandowski scored 2 goals.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.59 to 0.83, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Chicago Fire above · Charlotte below
  • Anton Salétros10′
  • 18′⚽P. BielAssist: I. Toklomati
  • ⚽R. LewandowskiAssist: P. Zinckernagel20′
  • Joel Waterman59′
  • ⚽R. LewandowskiAssist: R. Lod68′
  • 69′⇄H. ToffoloD. Schnegg
  • ⇄J. BambaP. Dithejane74′
  • 77′⇄L. AbadaR. Aloko
  • 86′⇄I. ToklomatiA. Goodwin
  • 86′⇄L. de la TorreB. Bronico
  • ⇄D. D'AvillaM. Pineda88′
  • ⇄R. LodM. Haile-Selassie88′
  • Robert Lewandowski90+5′

Match stats

● Chicago Fire● Charlotte
Possession 46%
54%
Expected goals (xG) 1.59
0.83
Shots 14
14
Shots on target 5
1
Shots inside the box 8
7
Corners 8
6
Accurate passes 407
481
Saves 0
3
Fouls 8
7
Offsides 3
3
Yellow cards 3
0
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Chicago Fire4-4-2
44 J. Cohen
5 S. Rogers
22 M. Pineda
20 J. Shokalook
7 M. Haile-Selassie
24 J. Dean
14 V. Radojevic
12 P. Dithejane
35 S. Oregel

Manager: Mario Barcena

Charlotte4-3-3
21 T. Miller
23 D. Schnegg
7 A. Goodwin
25 T. Smalls
13 B. Bronico
4 A. Privett
37 R. Aloko
20 B. Coulibaly
35 W. Cleary

Manager: Dean Smith

Top-rated players

Robert LewandowskiChicago Fire · 96′ · 2 goals · 2 key passes
9.6
Philip ZinckernagelChicago Fire · 96′ · 1 assist · 8 key passes
7.6
Jack ElliottChicago Fire · 96′
7.5
Pep BielCharlotte · 96′ · 1 goal
7.5
Joel WatermanChicago Fire · 96′
7.2
Dje Tah D'AvillaChicago Fire · 88′
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?

Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte (half-time 1-1).

Where is Chicago Fire vs Charlotte played?

The match is played at Soldier Field, Chicago.

Who is the referee for Chicago Fire vs Charlotte?

The appointed referee is J. Freemon.