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Chicago Fire 2:1 Charlotte FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Chicago Fire came from behind to beat Charlotte FC 2-1 in MLS. Pep Biel put the visitors in front in the 18th minute, but Robert Lewandowski equalised two minutes later and then struck again in the 68th minute to complete the turnaround.
Charlotte FC's opener came through Pep Biel, with Idan Gurno providing the assist. Chicago Fire's response was immediate: Philip Zinckernagel set up Lewandowski to level in the 20th minute. Robin Lod then supplied the pass for Lewandowski's winner on 68 minutes, with Anton Saletros and Joel Waterman both booked during the game.
Charlotte edged possession at 54% and completed more passes, but Chicago were the sharper side in front of goal, with five shots on target to Charlotte's one and three big chances to none. Robert Lewandowski's two goals proved decisive, while Charlotte's goalkeeper was kept busy with three saves.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC?

Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte FC (MLS).

Who scored?

Pep Biel (18', assist Idan Gurno) for Charlotte FC; Robert Lewandowski (20', assist Philip Zinckernagel) for Chicago Fire; Robert Lewandowski (68', assist Robin Lod) for Chicago Fire.

Was Chicago Fire's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC?

Yellow cards: Anton Saletros (Chicago Fire); Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire).

Head to Head meetings Chicago Fire - Charlotte FC

  • Matches9
  • The biggest draw0
  • The most effective match3-4
Chicago Fire logo

Chicago Fire

Charlotte FC logo

Charlotte FC

  • 4

    Victories

  • 0

    Draws

  • 5

    Victories

Victories

Home team logo

4

5

Away team logo

Scored goals

Home team logo

18

18

Away team logo

Average per game

Home team logo

2

2

Away team logo

The biggest victory

Home team logo

4-1

0-2

Away team logo
Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC

Chicago Fire - Charlotte FC Best statistical picks

  • X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches

  • Both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 matches

  • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5

  • Charlotte FC opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches

  • Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5

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