Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
3 - 2
3 - 2
Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire behind stoppage-time goal
Rodolfo Pizarro scored the winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to give Inter Miami CF a dramatic 3win over Chicago.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Foul by Gregore (Inter Miami CF).
- 4': Luka Stojanovic (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Stanislav Ivaylov Ivanov tries a through ball, but Robert Beric is caught offside.
- 6': Attempt saved. Luka Stojanovic (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Bornstein.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro González Pirez.
- 7': Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Mauricio Pineda.
- 9': Attempt missed. Robert Beric (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Stanislav Ivaylov Ivanov.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Morgan.
- 11': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 11': Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Jonathan Bornstein.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Blaise Matuidi (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Morgan with a cross.
- 14': Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Blaise Matuidi (Inter Miami CF).
- 20': Foul by Christian Makoun (Inter Miami CF).
- 20': Robert Beric (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF).
- 21': Jhon Espinoza (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Attempt missed. Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kieran Gibbs.
- 22': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 22': Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 23': Foul by Leandro González Pirez (Inter Miami CF).
- 23': Jonathan Bornstein (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Offside, Inter Miami CF. Christian Makoun tries a through ball, but Gonzalo Higuaín is caught offside.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Robert Beric (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Stanislav Ivaylov Ivanov.
- 30': Attempt missed. Jhon Espinoza (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Robert Beric.
- 34': Attempt saved. Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gonzalo Higuaín.
- 34': Goal! Inter Miami CF 1, Chicago Fire FC 0. Indiana Vassilev (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a fast break.
- 35': Foul by Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF).
- 35': Jhon Espinoza (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 36': Gregore (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Leandro González Pirez (Inter Miami CF).
- 37': Robert Beric (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Attempt blocked. Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 40': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Blaise Matuidi.
- 40': Goal! Inter Miami CF 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. Francisco Calvo (Chicago Fire FC) header from the left side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Luka Stojanovic with a cross following a corner.
- 42': Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 42': Foul by Gregore (Inter Miami CF).
- 43': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Leandro González Pirez.
- 44': Attempt missed. Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Luka Stojanovic with a cross following a corner.
- 45': Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Jonathan Bornstein.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Inter Miami CF 1, Chicago Fire FC 1.
- 46': Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 48': Goal! Inter Miami CF 1, Chicago Fire FC 2. Luka Stojanovic (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Stanislav Ivaylov Ivanov.
- 49': Foul by Leandro González Pirez (Inter Miami CF).
- 49': Luka Stojanovic (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Leandro González Pirez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Foul by Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF).
- 53': Jhon Espinoza (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Nicolás Figal (Inter Miami CF).
- 54': Robert Beric (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 56': Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Attempt missed. Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Morgan following a set piece situation.
- 58': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 58': Lewis Morgan (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 60': Nicolás Figal (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Foul by Stanislav Ivaylov Ivanov (Chicago Fire FC).
- 61': Lewis Morgan (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Goal! Inter Miami CF 2, Chicago Fire FC 2. Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Gonzalo Higuaín with a cross.
- 63': Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Brek Shea replaces Kieran Gibbs.
- 63': Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Rodolfo Pizarro replaces Indiana Vassilev.
- 65': Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Carlos Terán.
- 65': Attempt missed. Brek Shea (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lewis Morgan with a cross following a corner.
- 65': Attempt missed. Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 67': Brek Shea (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Jhon Espinoza (Chicago Fire FC).
- 68': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Chinonso Offor replaces Robert Beric.
- 68': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Elliot Collier replaces Stanislav Ivaylov Ivanov.
- 69': Blaise Matuidi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 69': Foul by Chinonso Offor (Chicago Fire FC).
- 69': Foul by Elliot Collier (Chicago Fire FC).
- 69': Leandro González Pirez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF).
- 73': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF).
- 74': Robbie Robinson (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card.
- 75': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Miguel Ángel Navarro replaces Jonathan Bornstein.
- 77': Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Victor Ulloa replaces Blaise Matuidi.
- 77': Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Julián Carranza replaces Robbie Robinson.
- 78': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 78': Julián Carranza (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Hand ball by Luka Stojanovic (Chicago Fire FC).
- 79': Foul by Julián Carranza (Inter Miami CF).
- 79': Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Hand ball by Julián Carranza (Inter Miami CF).
- 82': Corner, Inter Miami CF. Conceded by Miguel Ángel Navarro.
- 84': Foul by Julián Carranza (Inter Miami CF).
- 84': Luka Stojanovic (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Julián Carranza (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Hand ball by Miguel Ángel Navarro (Chicago Fire FC).
- 87': Foul by Chinonso Offor (Chicago Fire FC).
- 87': Leandro González Pirez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Attempt missed. Gonzalo Higuaín (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Nicolás Figal.
- 88': Hand ball by Christian Makoun (Inter Miami CF).
- 89': Foul by Carlos Terán (Chicago Fire FC).
- 89': Nick Marsman (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Álvaro Medrán replaces Luka Stojanovic.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Wyatt Omsberg replaces Carlos Terán.
- 90'+3': Goal! Inter Miami CF 3, Chicago Fire FC 2. Rodolfo Pizarro (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Victor Ulloa.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Kelvin Leerdam replaces Gonzalo Higuaín.
- 90'+5': Elliot Collier (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Gregore (Inter Miami CF).
- 90'+6': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+6': Julián Carranza (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Inter Miami CF 3, Chicago Fire FC 2.
- 0': Match ends, Inter Miami CF 3, Chicago Fire FC 2.
Statistics
 CHI |
MIA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 46.4 | Possession | 53.6 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 291 | Accurate Passes | 339 |
| 358 | Passes | 403 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 6 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 42 | Long Balls | 54 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 29 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 14 | Tackles | 8 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 9 |
| 11 | Clearances | 9 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Chase Stadium
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Attendance: 13,196
Venue: Chase Stadium
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Attendance: 13,196
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City FC | 4 | +8 | 10 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Red Bull New York | 4 | -1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Inter Miami CF (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Nick Marsman (GK) |
| 5 | Jorge Figal |
| 4 | Christian Makoun |
| 6 | Leandro González Pírez  |
| 8 | Blaise Matuidi |
| 26 | Gregore |
| 3 | Kieran Gibbs |
| 7 | Lewis Morgan |
| 9 | Gonzalo Higuaín |
| 19 | Robbie Robinson |
| 29 | Indiana Vassilev |
Chicago Fire FC (3-1-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Shuttleworth (GK) |
| 22 | Mauricio Pineda |
| 5 | Francisco Calvo |
| 23 | Carlos Terán |
| 30 | Gastón Giménez |
| 8 | Luka Stojanovic |
| 21 | Fabian Herbers |
| 3 | Jonathan Bornstein |
| 14 | Jhon Jairo Espinoza |
| 99 | Stanislav Ivanov |
| 27 | Robert Beric |
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