Game Recap
TORONTO (AP) — Hugo Cuypers scored the go-ahead goal right before halftime and Chris Brady made it stand up for the Chicago Fire in a 2-1 victory over FC Toronto on Saturday.
First Half Highlights
Cuypers took a pass from rookie defender Leonardo Barroso in the 44th minute and scored for the fourth time this season to give the Fire (2-1-1) a 2-1 lead. It was the first assist for Barroso.
Toronto’s Early Lead
Toronto (0-3-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute on a goal by Deandre Kerr. Federico Bernardeschi and Jonathan Osorio both picked up their second assist on Kerr’s first netter of the campaign.
Chicago’s Equalizer
Chicago pulled even in the 30th minute when defender Andrew Gutman took a pass from rookie midfielder Jonathan Bamba and scored his second goal of the season and the 13th of his career. Bamba has three assists in four matches — all starts.
Goalkeeper Performance
Brady had one save in goal for Chicago, which improved to 13-14-13 all time versus Toronto.
Sean Johnson saved two shots for Toronto.
Upcoming Matches
Toronto travels to play the defending Eastern Conference-champion New York Red Bulls on Saturday in search of its first victory of the season. Chicago travels to play the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in the second leg of a three-match road trip.
Conclusion
The Chicago Fire’s victory over FC Toronto marked an important win for the team, with Hugo Cuypers’ late first-half goal proving to be the deciding factor. The Fire’s ability to come back from an early deficit and secure the win showcases their resilience and determination. As both teams move forward, they will look to build on this performance and achieve their goals for the season.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the go-ahead goal for the Chicago Fire?
A: Hugo Cuypers scored the go-ahead goal for the Chicago Fire.
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Fire against FC Toronto?
A: The Chicago Fire have a record of 13-14-13 all time versus FC Toronto.
Q: Who had the first assist of the season for the Chicago Fire?
A: Leonardo Barroso had his first assist of the season.
Q: What are the upcoming matches for the Chicago Fire and FC Toronto?
A: The Chicago Fire will play the Vancouver Whitecaps, while FC Toronto will play the New York Red Bulls.
