New England Revolution II 1:2 Chicago Fire FC II — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Dean Boltz struck the opening goal as Chicago Fire FC II beat New England Revolution II 2-1, setting up a next fixture against Huntsville City FC on 6 July. The visitors weathered an early storm from the hosts before taking control.

Boltz's 38th-minute finish from Richard Fleming's pass broke the deadlock, and Vitaliy Hlyut doubled the lead six minutes later from Damyan Villanueva's assist. New England pulled one back through Carlos Zarzalejo in the 66th minute but could not find an equaliser, with Christopher Cupps and Oscar Pineda booked for Chicago in a scrappy first half.

New England were the better side in the first half but Chicago deserved the win for a composed second-half display. CheckLive's model clearly favoured New England Revolution II before kick-off, a prediction that proved incorrect, though the live signals correctly backed Chicago Fire FC II at 1.57. Chicago Fire FC II now face Huntsville City FC on 6 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of New England Revolution II vs Chicago Fire FC II?

New England Revolution II 1-2 Chicago Fire FC II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Dean Boltz (38', assist Richard Fleming) for Chicago Fire FC II; Vitaliy Hlyut (44', assist Damyan Villanueva) for Chicago Fire FC II; Carlos Zarzalejo (66') for New England Revolution II.

Was Chicago Fire FC II's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in New England Revolution II vs Chicago Fire FC II?

Yellow cards: Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC II); Oscar Pineda (Chicago Fire FC II).

First half0 - 2

13
Kauan
(Foul)
30
O. Pineda
(Foul)
38
D. Boltz
(R. Fleming)
44
CAMARERO
(D. Villanueva)

Second half1 - 0

54
S. George
J. Da
54
C. Carlos
S. Sasaki
62
J. Buck
L. Katsell
66
C. Zarzalejo
66
O. Gonzalez
E. Chavez
78
J. Macedo
A. Prajapati
78
D. William Dixon
G. Emerhi
78
M. Napoe
D. Villanueva
88
B. Williams
D. Boltz

Head to Head meetings New England Revolution II - Chicago Fire FC II

Matches12
The biggest draw0
The most effective match4-3

New England Revolution II

Chicago Fire FC II

6
Victories
0
Draws
6
Victories

label	first team	second team
Victories	6	6
Scored goals	22	23
Average per game	1.83	1.92
The biggest victory	4-3	1-2

New England Revolution II 1:2 Chicago Fire FC II — Match Report

Head to Head meetings New England Revolution II - Chicago Fire FC II

New England Revolution II

Chicago Fire FC II

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