Chicago Fire FC vs Toronto FC, 2023 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSKacper Przybylko delivers streaking Chicago miracle win
Kacper Przybylko's 90th-minute header gave the Chicago Fire a dramatic 1-0 win over visiting Toronto FC on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Attempt missed. Miguel Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right.
- 5': Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 5': Shane O'Neill (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Hand ball by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 8': Foul by Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC).
- 8': Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Attempt blocked. C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Osorio.
- 13': Attempt missed. Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kobe Franklin.
- 14': Foul by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC).
- 14': Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Kobe Franklin.
- 15': Attempt missed. Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez with a cross following a corner.
- 16': Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 17': Foul by Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC).
- 17': Miguel Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Attempt blocked. Franco Ibarra (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Osorio.
- 20': Attempt missed. C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sean Johnson.
- 22': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Kobe Franklin.
- 23': Attempt saved. Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez with a cross.
- 23': Foul by Xherdan Shaqiri (Chicago Fire FC).
- 23': Kobe Franklin (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC).
- 25': Foul by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC).
- 25': Georgios Koutsias (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt missed. Xherdan Shaqiri (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez.
- 30': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Brian Gutiérrez tries a through ball, but Xherdan Shaqiri is caught offside.
- 34': Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34': Foul by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC).
- 34': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Jonathan Osorio.
- 36': Dangerous play by Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC).
- 36': Miguel Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Attempt missed. Miguel Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
- 39': Attempt blocked. C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Osorio.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ayo Akinola.
- 39': C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Foul by Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC).
- 40': Foul by Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC).
- 40': Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC).
- 42': Gastón Giménez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Toronto FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 0, Toronto FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kei Kamara replaces Georgios Koutsias.
- 46': Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Brian Gutiérrez tries a through ball, but Fabian Herbers is caught offside.
- 49': Attempt saved. Xherdan Shaqiri (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Miguel Navarro with a cross.
- 52': Substitution, Toronto FC. Latif Blessing replaces Deandre Kerr.
- 52': Substitution, Toronto FC. Alonso Coello replaces Ayo Akinola.
- 53': Attempt saved. Kei Kamara (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 55': Foul by Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC).
- 55': Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 55': Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Shane O'Neill (Toronto FC).
- 60': Attempt missed. Kei Kamara (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie with a cross.
- 60': Foul by Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire FC).
- 60': Franco Ibarra (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Rafael Czichos.
- 63': Substitution, Toronto FC. Aimé Mabika replaces Sigurd Rosted.
- 67': Attempt saved. Kei Kamara (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 67': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Alonso Coello.
- 69': Substitution, Toronto FC. Brandon Servania replaces Raoul Petretta.
- 69': Substitution, Toronto FC. Matt Hedges replaces Shane O'Neill.
- 69': C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 69': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 70': Attempt blocked. Franco Ibarra (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 71': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Rafael Czichos.
- 72': Attempt missed. Aimé Mabika (Toronto FC) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brandon Servania with a cross following a corner.
- 72': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jairo Torres replaces Fabian Herbers.
- 73': Attempt saved. Brandon Servania (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Latif Blessing.
- 73': Brandon Servania (Toronto FC) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
- 74': C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Foul by Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC).
- 75': Foul by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC).
- 75': Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC).
- 76': Latif Blessing (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Rafael Czichos (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Offside, Toronto FC. Franco Ibarra tries a through ball, but Latif Blessing is caught offside.
- 79': Attempt missed. Jairo Torres (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jonathan Dean.
- 80': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Carlos Terán replaces Gastón Giménez.
- 82': Foul by Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC).
- 82': Miguel Navarro (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 84': Kobe Franklin (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Attempt missed. Kobe Franklin (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty with a cross.
- 89': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Brandon Servania.
- 89': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Arnaud Souquet replaces Jonathan Dean.
- 89': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kacper Przybylko replaces Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 90': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Alonso Coello.
- 90': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, Toronto FC 0. Kacper Przybylko (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Miguel Navarro with a cross.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 90'+3': Offside, Toronto FC. Franco Ibarra tries a through ball, but Latif Blessing is caught offside.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Toronto FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Toronto FC 0.
Statistics
 TOR |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 50.4 | Possession | 49.6 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 396 | Accurate Passes | 388 |
| 475 | Passes | 457 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 14 | Crosses | 29 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 52 | Long Balls | 42 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 27 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 22 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 22 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 22 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 18,246
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 18,246
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Miami CF | 11 | +10 | 21 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | +3 | 18 |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 10 | +4 | 17 |
| 4 | Toronto FC | 10 | -2 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Fire FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 5 | Rafael Czichos  |
| 22 | Mauricio Pineda |
| 6 | Miguel Navarro |
| 24 | Jonathan Dean |
| 10 | Xherdan Shaqiri |
| 30 | Gastón Giménez |
| 21 | Fabian Herbers |
| 17 | Brian Gutierrez |
| 7 | Maren Haile-Selassie |
Toronto FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Johnson (GK) |
| 17 | Sigurd Rosted |
| 27 | Shane O'Neill |
| 28 | Raoul Petretta |
| 19 | Kobe Franklin |
| 21 | Jonathan Osorio |
| 5 | Franco Ibarra |
| 7 | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty |
| 29 | Deandre Kerr |
| 9 | C.J. Sapong |
| 20 | Ayo Akinola |
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