English:
Chicago Fire defeated Atlanta United FC in a thrilling match at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game, part of the Major League Soccer regular season, game 18, ended with a 3-1 victory for the home team. H. Cuypers opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a penalty. However, the tension mounted with a succession of yellow cards for both teams throughout the match. An own goal by S. Rogers in the 81st minute brought Atlanta closer, but R. Kouame sealed the victory for Chicago with a goal in the 86th minute. Chicago dominated possession (53%) and created more scoring chances (17 shots, 8 on target), while Atlanta, despite having less possession (47%), also had its opportunities. Referee Lukasz Szpala, USA, oversaw a match with intense moments.
Substitutions atlanta united fc: at minute 74 S. Lobjanidze came in and R. Hernandez went out., at minute 74 B. Slisz came in and M. Klich went out., at minute 74 T. Muyumba came in and A. Fortune went out., at minute 81 N. Cobb came in and B. Lennon went out., at minute 90 J. Thiare came in and M. Edwards went out.
Substitutions chicago fire: at minute 81 O. Glasgow came in and J. Dean went out., at minute 81 M. Haile-Selassie came in and P. Zinckernagel went out., at minute 81 R. Kouame came in and S. Oregel went out., at minute 90 O. Gonzalez came in and B. Gutierrez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chicago Fire
Atlanta United FC
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