MLS

MontréalMTL

FINAL

ChicagoCHI

Match Timeline

Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Woof. Montreal made it hard on themselves, but they hold on against the Fire. 2-1 win. #MTLvCHI
Loredana Panza@Lopa22
The boys need a yoga session to learn how to control their anger #IMFC
Impact de Montréal@impactmontreal
Oh oui. VICTOIRE!!!!!!!! #IMFC #MTLvCHI
Match ends, Montreal Impact 2, Chicago Fire 1.
John Molinaro@JohnMolinaro
Big win for #IMFC, who are now one point behind #TFC for fifth with a game in hand. That final game of season at Stade Saputo looms large.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
FT: Montreal Impact 2-1 Chicago Fire: Losing streak now 4 and road winless streak now 25. #MTLvCHI
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Montreal Impact 2, Chicago Fire 1.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Jon Busch loves charging off his line at Drogba. Great keeping. #MTLvCHI #cf97 #imfc
Kurtis Larson@KurtLarSUN
Ciman sent off late in Montreal. He'll miss another game. #IMFC did survive without him last time. Can they again?
Sixth Borough Blues@6thBoroughBlues
Chicago... So close. #MTLvCHI
Kachino@kachino82
What a freaking save from Jon Busch ... oh wait Evan Bush #Claudine #IMFC ;)
Loredana Panza@Lopa22
Guys ... We've been losing a player a game to red cards we need to be more disciplined #IMFC
MLSApologist@MLSApologist
Does Ciman's constant yellow/red card trouble hurt his "MLS Defender of the Year" hopes? #MTLvCHI
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Bush saves not just the shot, but probably the game. #MTLvCHI
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
Ciman's been boiling over emotionally for the entire 2nd half of the season. Dumb from him. #MTLvCHI
90'+2'
Attempt missed. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by David Accam with a cross following a corner.
Sofiane Benzaza@sofianebenzaza
Yellow card 100% deserved and subsequent Red Card was logical, rational #IMFC #MTLvCHI
90'+2'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Evan Bush.
90'+2'
Attempt saved. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mike Magee.
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
90' Laurent Ciman is shown a red card for a high elbow on David Accam. #cf97 #MTLvCHI #ChiFireTalk
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
90+1' - IMPACT RED CARD: Ciman gets his second booking and he's off (again). MTL 2-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
Rob ロブ@GameMisconduct1
Drogba punches a #CF97 player's leg and gets nothing for it.
SAVE: Evan Bush makes a huge stoppage time save
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
CIMAN IS OFF! #MTLvCHI
90'+1'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+1'
Foul by Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact).
Culture Vulture@TCultureVulture
Drogba vs. Big Red has been highly entertaining. #CF97 #MTLvCHI
90'+1'
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#26
Laurent Ciman (CF Montréal) is shown the red card.
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Prediction: Drogba will see media surrounding Bernier's locker after the game and go: "Hey, you guys wanna talk?" #MTLvCHI
Collin Johnson@CJohnsonBago
Ty Harden for captain #cf97
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
89' - FIRE YELLOW CARD: Harden booked for knocking down Drogba. MTL 2-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
89'
Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the right wing.
89'
Foul by Ty Harden (Chicago Fire).
89'
D
Ty Harden (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
Michael Coirazza@michaelcoirazza
Camara coming on just in time to make a dangerous tackle and get booked... Alll riiiighty then! #IMFC
Kartik Krishnaiyer@kkfla737
The Fire have only a few minutes to keep this season alive. #cf97
88'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
88'
Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Culture Vulture@TCultureVulture
David Accam rolling around on the ground like he just saw the replay of his howler. #CF97 #MTLvCHI
88'
D
Hassoun Camara
M
Dominic Oduro
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
86' Accam receiving attention after a sliding collision. Men In Red playing with 10 until he can return, chasing a goal. #MTLvCHI
87'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
86'
D
#36
Víctor Cabrera (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
85'
Stoppage in match David Accam (Chicago Fire) because of an injury.
Piero Salvo@psalvo65
Renewed my tickets!! #IMFC #jesuisno12 http://t.co/7rP1fBcfri
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Nicholas Di Giovanni@LWOSNick
Jeff Laurentiowicz has always been a pest against #IMFC. Saputo Stadium crowd finally acknowledges his antics by booing him every touch
Loredana Panza@Lopa22
Romero suspended next game due to yellow card accumulation 😑 #IMFC
James Vlahakis@jvlaha
Good header to clear that by the Romanian #cf97
83'
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Harry Shipp
M
Patrick Nyarko
Dee Schlong@dschlong
Way to go Larentowicz for standing your ground! @ChicagoFire #CF97
82'
Attempt missed. Ambroise Oyongo (Montreal Impact) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
Modibo@modibo1968
Igboananike has never scored or assisted for Fire with fewer than 71 mins on the field #cf97
82'
Corner, Montreal Impact. Conceded by Patrick Doody.
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
80' Doody picks up a yellow card for bringing down Oduro, who was looking to start the break for Montreal. #cf97 #MTLvCHI #ChiFireTalk
Andrew Wiebe@andrew_wiebe
Come on, Didier. Nothing there, man. #MTLvCHI
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
80' - FIRE YELLOW CARD: Doody booked for tripping up Oduro. MTL 2-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
Rob Ditta@RobDitta
Hey. Magic Mike. Score a goal already. Click your heels for old time sake. #cf97
Joey Alfieri@joeyalfieri
So does Patrice Bernier have any game left??? GREAT ball to Romero #IMFC
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
#cf97 SUB: Mike Magee is on for Gilberto as the Men In Red press to equalize. http://t.co/H1htWhQqad
Sofiane Benzaza@sofianebenzaza
Seriously? Drogba chest control, Romero volley? Joga Bonito at Stade Saputo #IMFC #MTLvCHI
80'
Dominic Oduro (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'
Foul by Patrick Doody (Chicago Fire).
80'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Víctor Cabrera.
80'
Attempt blocked. Joevin Jones (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mike Magee.
80'
D
Patrick Doody (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
Sal Cipriano@salcipriano
Took Mauro Biello to realize the former #IMFC starters were better as super subs. Makes them very deep, makes him super smart.
79'
Attempt saved. Andrés Romero (Montreal Impact) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Didier Drogba.
79'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Patrick Doody tries a through ball, but David Accam is caught offside.
koupiotis@ma_la_ka
Can I vote for Mauro Biello as man of the match? #IMFC #MTLvCHI #subs
78'
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Mike Magee
F
Gilberto
Austin Fido@canetop
Just cos you CAN make the playoffs without breaking sweat, doesn't mean you have to, Montreal. #MTLvCHI
Gianni Fatigati@giannifatigati
Awesome pass and great finish by Romero! #IMFC
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
76' - IMPACT GOAL: Thru ball to Romero and another missed chance at the other end is punished. MTL 2-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
Taylor Sturm@TSturmRS
The Chicago Fire refuse to switch the ball to the right side of the field. Nyarko seeing very little of the ball. #MTLvCHI
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
And birthday boy Bernier gets the assist! #MTLvCHI
Michael Coirazza@michaelcoirazza
Yes!!!! #Romero of last season has shown up!!! #IMFC #MTLvCHI
MédiasMaghreb-Canada@karimMedMaghreb
75' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Romeroooooo!!! #IMFC 2 - 1
Andrew Wiebe@andrew_wiebe
David Accam inventing ways to miss chances at Stade Saputo. That was astounding. #MTLvCHI
William Westrum@lightcrew
Oh man, that Impact D is on a suicide mission! #IMFC
76'
2 - 1
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GOAL: Andrés Romero
Goals this Season: 4
76'
M
Andrés Romero (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
FernyMac@FernyMac
Cabrera is just killing it :) #IMFC
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
The Impact are playing like my kid's in the backline keeping everyone onside because she's chewing the goalposts. #MTLvCHI
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
73' Accam does all the hard work in sidestepping two defenders in the box. Chooses to chip the 'keeper, but it's over the bar. #cf97
Daniel Ruiz@teh_DR
Too many mistakes on the breakout. Cabrera and Toia (earlier) had easy passes and went for the harder option instead #IMFC
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
73' - That is being too fancy. MTL 1-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
David Accam, there aer no words buddy. #MTLvCHI
73'
Attempt missed. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Patrick Doody.
SHOT: David Accam misses a clear cut chance
72'
Foul by Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact).
72'
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
vittorio@tired_dad79
Oyongo is making me nervous #imfc
72'
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Andrés Romero
M
Johan Venegas
71'
Víctor Cabrera (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
71'
Foul by David Accam (Chicago Fire).
Feddy@JohnnyFeddy
I see Mauro Biello possibly becoming one of the longest serving coaches in #MLS history #IMFC #impact #ImpactTVASports
Sofiane Benzaza@sofianebenzaza
Not sure if it's the first time but one of the few times that #IMFC has both Bernier and Reo-Coker playing together (On purpose?) #MTLvCHI
Charles Grandmont@cgrandmont
Baptême de l'Impact ! #IMFC http://t.co/w1bk1BxhaR
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Andrew Oleksiuk@Andrew_Oleksiuk
Edgy, aggressive first half yields to kinder, gentler 2nd half for Chicago Fire soccer #cf97 tied 1-1 in Montreal 67' Jones in for Igbo
Joe Iacobelli@lmcjiac
#imfc #MTLvCHI http://t.co/m6epYZaFf6
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Émile Gendreau Côté@emile_gohabsgo
No penalty for the foul on Venegas? I think it was a penalty! #IMFC #Instantreplay
66'
D-M
#33
Joevin Jones
F
Kennedy Igboananike
Rahul Vaidyanath@RV_ETSports
ok outing from Bekker - has good vision but lacks tenacity - #CF97 were winning battle in central MF - #IMFC #MTLvCHI #MLS
64'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Donny Toia.
Frank@CiccoMazz
Bernier will be the playmaker #IMFC need to win tonight. Stay focused and disciplined
64'
Attempt blocked. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
stephanie@thisisstephwoj
. @pbernier10 is on the field!!! #IMFC #MTLvCHI http://t.co/v8DxNrTeGo
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64'
Attempt blocked. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
63'
Gilberto (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
63'
Foul by Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact).
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
62' Jon Busch making his case for Man of the Match, coming off his line to smother an #IMFC chance. Bernier is on for Bekker for the hosts.
63'
Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63'
Foul by Donny Toia (Montreal Impact).
mladen@josipovicmladen
#IMFC looks lazy. I think they will pay for it. #MTLvCHI
Kevin Laramée@KevLaramee
A standing ovation for the birthday boy, Bernier coming on for Bekker! #IMFC
62'
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Patrice Bernier
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Kyle Bekker
60'
Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
60'
Foul by Donny Toia (Montreal Impact).
59'
Attempt missed. Ty Harden (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by David Accam with a cross following a set piece situation.
58'
Foul by Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact).
58'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
58'
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#26
Laurent Ciman (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
56' - FIRE YELLOW CARD: Accam booked for dissent. MTL 1-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
Kevin Laramée@KevLaramee
Drogba with the contact on that cross once again, but over the bar 1-1 #IMFC
57'
Foul by Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact).
57'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57'
Corner, Montreal Impact. Conceded by Ty Harden.
57'
Attempt blocked. Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ambroise Oyongo with a cross.
56'
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#8
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
55'
Dominic Oduro (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
54'
Corner, Montreal Impact. Conceded by Patrick Nyarko.
54'
Corner, Montreal Impact. Conceded by Jon Busch.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
53' - One more goal and Accam is just the third #cf97 to score at least ten since 2004 (Oduro, Magee). MTL 1-1 CHI #MTLvCHI
Kelsey Patterson@PattersonKels
Cabrera had no chance on that ball. He had to back up instead of making that jump and taking himself out of the play. #IMFC
Loredana Panza@Lopa22
The most unsatisfying goal ive ever seen 😐#IMFC
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
We think...it could be... IT IS! Level at one in Montreal!! #MTLvCHI #cf97 http://t.co/4epQzWG7iu
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-e.@pezkoreaddict
Not sure what that was but goal Fire. Accam 50’. MTL 1 : 1 #cf97. #fb
kornkid15@kornkid15
Yessss! @iamdavidaccam!! #cf97
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Accam makes it 1-1! #MTLvCHI
50'
Attempt blocked. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
50'
Attempt saved. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Doody.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
50' - Polster losing the ball a little too often tonight. MTL 1-0 CHI #MTLvCHI
50'
1 - 1
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#11
GOAL: David Accam
Goals this Season: 9
Austin Fido@canetop
Not sure about that Drogba "foul". Had enough of defenders just tangling themselves up with forwards and demanding a whistle. #MTLvCHI
MontrealGram@MontrealGram
Allez Montreal #imfc #jesuis12 by expozhabs http://t.co/9GCbuYUHG2 http://t.co/QhWaNZKUk2
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47'
Ambroise Oyongo (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the right wing.
47'
Foul by Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire).
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
46' Second half kicks off at Stade Saputo. No changes for either side. #MTLvCHI #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
46'
Foul by Nigel Reo-Coker (Montreal Impact).
46'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Second Half begins Montreal Impact 1, Chicago Fire 0.
Samantha Mileto@SamanthaMileto
I know it's still early in his arrival but to everyone who thought Drogba would be a bust: LOLOLOLOLOL 🙈🙈 #IMFC
Andy Phelan@andyphelan45
Razvan Cocis isn't the most graceful player. Nor is he technically sound. Heck, he's not good. But I love watching him crush people. #CF97
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
HT: #cf97 head into the break down 1-0 to Montreal. Gilberto, Accam with two gilt-edged opportunities that should've been converted. #cf97
Major League Soccer@MLS
HT: Drogba gives @impactmontreal the lead just before the break: http://t.co/H9a3omO2vF #MTLvCHI http://t.co/mRoKTWYQtl
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Steve Lobo@stevelobo10
Montreal/Chelsea fans will say Drogba was brilliant for throwing Jeff towards goal to keep himself onside. #cf97 #MTLvCHI #isitoveryet
45'+2'
First Half ends, Montreal Impact 1, Chicago Fire 0.
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
The winner of the first #MTLvCHI yellow sweepstakes is Razvan Cocis, for chopping down Dilly Duka.
Sal Cipriano@salcipriano
Drogba clearly fouled Big Red, but that's on the ref to call. Didier did what he had to to get free and scored. #MTLvCHI
45'+1'
Dilly Duka (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the left wing.
45'+1'
Foul by Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire).
45'+1'
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Razvan Cocis (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
Andrew Wiebe@andrew_wiebe
Suplex from Drogba = double @MLSFantasy points for me. But come on, you have to call that a foul. #MTLvCHI
44'
Foul by Kyle Bekker (Montreal Impact).
44'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
John Molinaro@JohnMolinaro
Just saw the replay. Drogba basically wrestled defender down to ground to get that free header. Goal shouldn't have stood. #IMFC
43'
Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the right wing.
43'
Foul by David Accam (Chicago Fire).
Kachino@kachino82
Great touches from Oduro, Bekker, Venegas & Reo-Coker on that Drogba goal! #IMFC.
Matt J@psyko514
I just witnessed a Drogba goal in real life. So awesome. #IMFC #MTLvCHI
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Didier Drogba makes it 1-0 to #imfc. Looked like he shoved Larentowicz out of the way before connecting with the header. #MTLvCHI #cf97
40'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Ambroise Oyongo.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
39' - IMPACT GOAL: Cross to Drogba and he heads in despite fouling Larentowicz. MTL 1-0 CHI #MTLvCHI
Sofiane Benzaza@sofianebenzaza
Too big, too strong, too Drogba + great foul by Didier... About that... #IMFC #MTLvCHI
Impact de Montréal@impactmontreal
39' BUUUUUUUUUUT GOOOOOOOAL DIDIER DROGBA!!!!!!!! #IMFC #MTLvCHI
Loredana Panza@Lopa22
THE DP SHOW #IMFC
39'
1 - 0
F
#11
GOAL: Didier Drogba
Goals this Season: 5
FunkyBacon@FunkyBacon
That's twice we've been burned on the back line #IMFC Can't count on #cf97 to keep screwing their chances. #MTLvCHI
37'
Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37'
Foul by Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire).
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
33' Big chance missed. Nyarko dummies to Gilberto, who squares for Accam, but the Ghanaian scuffs his side-footed shot wide. #cf97 #MTLvCHI
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Some wonderful buildup from #cf97, but Accam doesn't hit the target. #MTLvCHI #imfc
34'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
34'
Foul by Nigel Reo-Coker (Montreal Impact).
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
33' - Great ball. Great setup. Poor shot by Accam. MTL 0-0 CHI #MTLvCHI
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
This game needs Harry Shipp so much, it's not even funny. #MTLvCHI
33'
Attempt missed. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gilberto.
Bianca@AlsC_Bianca
Allez! Allez! Allez, allez, allez! Montréal! 👏🏼👏🏼 Montréal! 👏🏼👏🏼 Montréal, allez, allez! #IMFC http://t.co/cjsanglte1
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Sam Malik@Gronk4Ever
First impact game with my love! #IMFC #MTLvCHI #CallingInSickTomorrow http://t.co/6cbcZcj0BR
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SHOT: David Accam pulls a shot wide of the post
32'
Attempt missed. Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Razvan Cocis.
32'
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
32'
Foul by Nigel Reo-Coker (Montreal Impact).
31'
Foul by Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact).
31'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30'
Ambroise Oyongo (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30'
Foul by David Accam (Chicago Fire).
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
P.K. Subban is at the Impact game, which I think validates soccer somehow. #MTLvCHI
Eray@iErayDursun
How is that not a foul?? #cf97
Jeff Krause@DFBJeff
Gilberto will be up and fine in 3...2..1.... #cf97
Kachino@kachino82
Super content pour Kyle Bekker. #IMFC. Pas aussi content pour Dominic Oduro qui manque encore des grosses chances de marquer.
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Such a shame that Duka doesn't play on the right. 'Cause then DD could combine with DD to get past Doody. I'll show myself out. #MTLvCHI
Enrico Fatigati@EnriFatigati
Drogba loves Duka. There's chemistry there. Was that number swap #IMFC
26'
Attempt missed. Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
25'
Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
25'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
All I want for Christmas is a Laurent Ciman long diagonal pass to the right flank. #MTLvCHI
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Big Jon Busch! The 'keeper pounces on Drogba's header and Larentowicz is there to trouble Oduro's rebound effort. Close for #IMFC. #MTLvCHI
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
21' Big save from Jon Busch to deny a Didier Drogba header. Oduro misses the frame completely on the follow-up. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk #MTLvCHI
Kevin Laramée@KevLaramee
The FC Montreal stint really transformed Becker! @USLRdio #USL #IMFC
Petros Mascia @petrosmascia
Oduro has to stop missing glorious chances #IMFC #TSN
23'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
23'
Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Leo Lucia@LeoJL8
Nice try Drogbaaa #IMFC
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
21' David Accam cuts inside his man, but blazes an effort over the bar. #cf97 with just 32 percent of possession thus far. #ChiFireTalk
22'
Attempt missed. Dominic Oduro (Montreal Impact) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
22'
Attempt saved. Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dilly Duka with a cross.
SHOT: Didier Drogba header stopped by Jon Busch
20'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
20'
Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the left wing.
MLSApologist@MLSApologist
"He Should Have Scored There: The Gilberto Story" #30for30pitches #MTLvCHI
19'
Attempt missed. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jeff Larentowicz.
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Good work there by Montreal's center forward and defensive midfielder, Didier Drogba. #MTLvCHI
Anthony Galante@AntwonGalante
Shipp drew a penalty 3 weeks ago in Montreal for just that. I think this time around may be the better call. #cf97
petro62@petro62
I would hope for $1.5 million Gilberto would put that away. #cf97
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
That was excellent keeping by Bush to deny Gilberto on the 1v1. #cf97 #MTLvCHI #imfc
19'
Attempt missed. Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ambroise Oyongo with a cross.
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
What a mix-up in front of the Impact box. Gilberto somehow races through, but Evan Bush dives and juuuust gets a hand to the ball. #MTLvCHI
Marcan Gagnon@marcan88
@ebushel1 THAT'S MY KEEEPER!! #attaboy #IMFC
Jeremy@InconnuTLK
Evan Bush!!! 😁😁 #IMFC
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
16' - Gilberto should've scored there. MTL 0-0 CHI #MTLvCHI
Simon Cloutier@sim_cloutier
Reo Coker est un homme nouveau! #IMFC
16'
Attempt blocked. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked.
Rahul Vaidyanath@RV_ETSports
looking like #IMFC can have their way with #CF97 - unable to create a real threat thru 1st 15 mins. but looks like it should come #MTLvCHI
SAVE: Poor back-pass forces strong save from Evan Bush
The Midfielders@themidfielders
We have a (rare) Andrew Wenger sighting at the #IMFC match! http://t.co/yhtwf6Rdgh
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Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Oduro-runs-fast update: Christ alive! #MTLvCHI
Culture Vulture@TCultureVulture
Montreal Impact with a pretty great crowd and energy for a Wednesday night. Drogba effect? #MTLvCHI
12'
Corner, Montreal Impact. Conceded by Lovel Palmer.
11'
Foul by Ambroise Oyongo (Montreal Impact).
11'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Well-deserved birthday song for Impact captain @pbernier10 in the East Stand. #MTLvCHI
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
10' Both sides feeling each other out in the early stages. Igboananike with a tame shot on target before Gilberto shoots wide. #cf97
Patrick Friolet@PFrioletRDS
Patrice Bernier se fait chanter Bonne Fête ! Tout le stade embarque ! #classe #36ans #BonneFête #IMFC http://t.co/qscOlGKHdU
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9'
Attempt missed. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Patrick Nyarko.
Yvan DL@yvanDL
Scarves up Montréal! #IMFC http://t.co/nf4EetGSkK
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Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Twice already Mr. Bazakos has been whistled for throw-in decisions. This is going to end well. #MTLvCHI
Tony Loffreda@TonyLoffreda
Hats off to the fans always there. Another sell-out at #SaputoStadium go Impact. #IMFC #Soccer #Montreal http://t.co/QZMjAszR6v
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Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
3' - Wasted free kick by Larentowicz. MTL 0-0 CHI #MTLvCHI
Syd F.@Solambey
Juste à temps pour le coup d'envoi. #IMFC #MTLvCHI http://t.co/YgyNEB6tqK
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Julie Gosselin@jougosselin
Superbe soirée pour du ⚽️! Merci @substance_strat! #MTLvCHI #IMFC http://t.co/lFaCk3eGT4
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Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
2' - In Busch and Nyarko, you have the only two players who were on #cf97 the last time they won a playoff match. MTL 0-0 CHI #MTLvCHI
Kevin Laramée@KevLaramee
Game on! #IMFC http://t.co/wYdazNDVuE
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Danny Michallik@DMichallik
Battle of the interims is off and running. #MTLvCHI #cf97
Alexandre Roy@Alextheroy
Drogba's show ! #imfc
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
1' Brian Bliss’ tenure as #cf97 interim head coach has begun. #MTLvCHI is underway at Stade Saputo. #ChiFireTalk
Impact de Montréal@impactmontreal
3... 2... 1... BON MATCH!!!! #IMFC #MTLvCHI
4'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4'
Foul by Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact).
3'
Attempt missed. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.
2'
Kennedy Igboananike (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
2'
Foul by Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact).
1'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Donny Toia.
First Half begins.
KICKOFF: Montreal Impact vs. Chicago Fire | September 23, 2015
HIGHLIGHTS: Montreal Impact vs. Chicago Fire | September 23, 2015
Bill Beacon@CPbeacon
The goalkeepers tonight are Bush and Busch. #MtlvsChi #imfc
Brian Tobar@mtlsfSmokey
#IMFC http://t.co/4zfFz8KZcV
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Mike@MichelBento
Bon match!! #IMFC http://t.co/XaONKMM4bJ
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Kevin Laramée@KevLaramee
Mcgee is an Impact killer, scored 3 times in 5 games vs Montreal since being traded to Chicago by LA. Mcgee is on the bench tonight #IMFC
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
"Stay Strong Nacho" is the message on the MTL players' t-shirts. #MTLvCHI
Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
Lukewarm welcome for Didier Drogba. #yesimkidding #MTLvCHI
Sofiane Benzaza@sofianebenzaza
Bon match tout le monde. Have a good game. #IMFC #MTLvCHI http://t.co/RkPeh9GWSH
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stephanie@thisisstephwoj
At the @impactmontreal game for my birthday! Go @impactmontreal Go!! #IMFC #MTLvCHI http://t.co/AMk4O0xlEd
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remi landry@landryremi
Billets de saison renouvelés!!!! :D Allez Montreal #imfc http://t.co/FKdGCmQx0L
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Olivier Tremblay@olitremblay
The only two 'new' head coaches in MLS. The Drogba thing. Playoffs and stuff. This game is pretty loaded. #MTLvCHI
Philippe St-Pierre@phil_thesaint
2 Billets grâce au @fcmontrealusl Merci Go #IMFC 3pts Allez l'Impact http://t.co/mBE4mJVJik
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Kevin Laramée@KevLaramee
Drogba Legend #IMFC @ Impact de Montreal - Stade Saputo https://t.co/I3zLTHkwsn
Matt@matthewb76
Good luck @PatrickDoody19 tonight starting for #cf97
FunkyBacon@FunkyBacon
I think I like this #IMFC lineup tonight. #MTLvCHI
Olivier Brett@Olivier_Brett
"Bonne fête @pbernier10" chanté à l'unisson. #Cute #IMFC http://t.co/YhMOeHGxG6
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-e.@pezkoreaddict
“@OptaJack: Chicago has just 27 points in @MLS play this season, which is the fewest overall in the league this year. Extinguished.” #cf97
BLucas@BrycycleKick
That #cf97 looks downright reasonable. Everyone pretty much in their preferred position. How about it.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

39'		Didier Drogba Assisted By: Nigel Reo-Coker
50'		David Accam
76'		Andrés Romero Assisted By: Patrice Bernier

Disciplinary

45'+1'			Razvan Cocis Reason: Unsporting Behavior
56'			Matt Polster Reason: Persistent Infringement
58'			Laurent Ciman Reason: Unsporting Behavior
76'			Andrés Romero Reason: Delaying the restart of play
80'			Patrick Doody Reason: Unsporting Behavior
86'			Víctor Cabrera Reason: Unsporting Behavior
89'			Ty Harden Reason: Unsporting Behavior
90'+1'			Laurent Ciman Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

62'		Patrice Bernier Kyle BekkerM
66'		Joevin Jones Kennedy IgboananikeF
72'		Andrés Romero Johan VenegasM
78'		Mike Magee GilbertoF
83'		Harry Shipp Patrick NyarkoM
88'		Hassoun Camara Dominic OduroM

Match Information

MLS at Stade Saputo

Montréal, QC

Attendance 17832

Weather Clear

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