2007 Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Sunday, October 21, 2007
October 27, 2007 14:30 (UTC-6) | |||
Chicago Fire | 1–0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Toyota Park, Bridgeview Attendance: 21,374 Referee: Alex Prus |
Barrett 61' Thorrington 61' Wanchope 80' Soumare 80' Rolfe 90'+1' Carr 90'+1' Thorrington 90'+3' (1) |
Match Report | 58' Vagenas 58' Beckham 61' Glinton 61' Buddle 72' Tudela 72' Gordon 86' Buddle |
Both teams entered Sunday's match with a seven-game unbeaten streak to give them the chance to take the final playoff spot. In the end, Chicago Fire beat Los Angeles Galaxy to take the last playoff spot.
Chicago Fire controlled the game as they outshot Los Angeles Galaxy 22-5. Los Angeles Galaxy recorded just a single shot on goal which came early in the 1st half. Chicago Fire poured the shots until the scored the winner in the 93rd minute to score the eventual game winner.
The loss for Los Angeles Galaxy eliminates them from the playoffs as Chicago Fire will play DC United in the 1st round of the playoffs.
Sources
- "MLS: Beckham, Galaxy lose out on playoffs" — The Sports Network, October 21, 2007