Chicago fire at new england revolution
A great matchup between two teams in Major League Soccer (MLS)!
Here's a summary of the game:
Chicago Fire vs. New England Revolution
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2021
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Result: New England Revolution 2, Chicago Fire 1
Goals:
- New England Revolution: Adam Buksa (45'+1'), Tajon Buchanan (90'+3')
- Chicago Fire: Ignacio Aliseda (64')
Match Highlights:
- The Revolution took the lead just before halftime when Adam Buksa scored his 10th goal of the season in the 45'+1' minute.
- The Fire equalized in the 64th minute when Ignacio Aliseda scored his first MLS goal.
- The Revolution regained the lead in the 90'+3' minute when Tajon Buchanan scored a late goal to seal the win.
Post-Match Reaction:
- "We're happy to get the three points, especially after giving up a goal. We showed a lot of character and resilience to come back and win." - New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena
- "We had some good moments, but we couldn't capitalize on our chances. We gave up a late goal and it cost us the game." - Chicago Fire head coach Raphael Wicky
Standings:
- New England Revolution: 14-8-5 (47 points), 2nd place in the Eastern Conference
- Chicago Fire: 8-14-5 (29 points), 10th place in the Eastern Conference
This was a crucial win for the Revolution, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Fire, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency and are currently out of the playoff picture.