RIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire were able to win their first game against FC Dallas at Toyota Park with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, but the win didn’t come easily.
GOAL: Pappa reacts first
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<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">What We Saw</span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">1</span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ugo-ihemelu" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-weight: bold; " target="”_blank”">Sebastián Grazzini</a></span></span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">The midfielder's equalizer just before the break changed the game. Superb strike to cap off a great display.</span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">2</span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jackson" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-weight: bold; " target="_blank">Jackson</a></span></span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">Provided flair and attacking prowess for Dallas, recorded 3 shots. Worked hard all night long for Dallas.</span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">3</span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/sean-johnson" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-weight: bold; " target="_blank">Sean Johnson</a></span></span></span> |
<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; ">Got down well to save Pérez's penalty and commanded his area all night long. Solid display once again.</span></span> |