Introduction to the Match
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1 on Saturday night for the Fire’s third straight MLS game without a loss.
Recent Performance of Teams
Slumping Charlotte has lost five in a row in MLS play.
First Half of the Match
In the 42nd minute, Jonathan Bamba opened the scoring with a right-footed shot from the left half-space outside the box to the lower left central zone. Gutiérrez assisted.
Second Half of the Match
Gutiérrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back goals in a four-minute stretch of the second half, giving Chicago a commanding 3-0 lead. In the 60th minute, Gutiérrez scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. In the 64th, Philip Zinckernagel followed with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to the central bottom zone. Andrew Gutman assisted.
Conclusion of the Match
Leading 3-1 in the 79th minute, Gutiérrez capped the scoring with a penalty shot to the lower right zone.
Chicago had 10 shots on goal to five for Charlotte and a 25-12 advantage in total attempts.
Charlotte’s goal was scored by Patrick Agyemang in the 70th minute.
Upcoming Matches
Chicago (5-4-4, 19 points) visits New England in the U.S. Open Cup round of 16 on Tuesday. The Fire, with a draw and two wins in the past three MLS matches, visit New York City in MLS play on May 25.
Charlotte (6-7-1, 19 points) visits D.C. United in U.S. Open Cup play on Wednesday then returns to MLS action at home against Columbus on Saturday.
Conclusion
The match between Chicago and Charlotte ended with a score of 4-1 in favor of Chicago, with Brian Gutiérrez scoring twice and assisting once. This win marks Chicago’s third straight MLS game without a loss, while Charlotte has lost five in a row in MLS play.
FAQs
What was the final score of the match between Chicago and Charlotte?
The final score was 4-1 in favor of Chicago.
Who scored the goals for Chicago?
Brian Gutiérrez scored two goals, and Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel each scored one goal.
What is Chicago’s current record in MLS play?
Chicago has a record of 5-4-4 with 19 points.
What is Charlotte’s current record in MLS play?
Charlotte has a record of 6-7-1 with 19 points.
