TORONTO (July 9, 2016) – The Chicago Fire fell 1-0 against Toronto FC on Saturday at BMO Field.
Toronto FC took the lead in the ninth minute. Sebastian Giovinco slid a weighted through-ball into the path of Justin Morrow, who made a run into the box from the left and slotted his shot inside the far post.
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The Fire reorganized at the half and largely kept Toronto FC’s attack at bay for the final 45 minutes. Chicago also created a number of chances while pushing for an equalizer, including a flurry in the 64th minute that began with a shot off the crossbar from Kennedy Igboananike, and finished with a blast from Arturo Alvarez that whizzed just wide of the post.
Recent signing Michael de Leeuw debuted during the match. He subbed on for Michael Stephens at halftime and played 45 minutes with one shot and one chance created during the shift.
The Men in Red return to action against Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Park on Wednesday, July 13. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. CT on CSN Chicago and 97.5 Poder.
MLS Regular Season
Chicago Fire (3-8-5, 14 points) 0:1 Toronto FC (6-6-5, 23 points)
July 9, 2016 – BMO Field
Attendance: 27,934
Scoring Summary:
TOR – Justin Morrow (Sebastian Giovinco, Jonathan Osorio) 9
Misconduct Summary:
None
Chicago Fire: Sean Johnson, Rodrigo Ramos, Johan Kappelhof, Jonathan Campbell, Brandon Vincent, Michael Stephens (Michael de Leeuw HT), Joao Meira, Khaly Thiam, John Goossens, Kennedy Igboananike, David Accam ©.
Shots:11; Shots On-Goal: 2; Saves: 4; Fouls: 17; Corners: 3; Offsides: 1
Toronto FC: Alex Bono, Steven Beitashour, Eriq Zavaleta, Drew Moor, Justin Morrow, Marco Delgado, Benoit Cheyrou ©, Tsubasa Endoh, Jonathan Osorio, Jordan Hamilton, Sebastian Giovinco.
Shots: 25; Shots On-Goal: 6; Saves: 2; Fouls: 14; Corners: 8; Offsides: 0
