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New England Revolution sit third in the Eastern Conference with 52 points after beating Chicago Fire FC 1-0 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Matt Polster scored in the 26th minute, and goalkeeper Matt Turner made 6 saves to protect the lead against a Chicago side that held 61.7 percent of the possession. The visitors took 19 shots and earned 10 corner kicks, but Turner turned aside all six efforts on target to keep Chicago off the scoresheet. Chicago Fire FC are fourth with 48 points and still clinched a playoff berth, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and Yahoo Sports. Both teams return on Oct. 24, New England at Philadelphia Union and Chicago at Atlanta United.
How did New England score the only goal against Chicago?
Matt Polster scored for New England Revolution in the 26th minute, and Carles Gil was listed beside him on the goal in the match data. The 1-0 scoreline never changed, even though Chicago Fire FC kept pushing for an equalizer through the second half.
There were no more goals, and the only bookings were a yellow card for Andrew Gutman of Chicago Fire FC in the 58th minute and one for Ethan Kohler of New England Revolution in the 79th minute.
Who was the most decisive player for New England?
Turner was the difference at the back. Matt Turner made 6 saves for New England Revolution, and Chicago Fire FC put 6 shots on goal, with Turner stopping every one. That kept the 1-0 lead from Matt Polster's goal in the 26th minute intact, and New England Revolution held on to win at Gillette Stadium.
Carles Gil led New England Revolution with 49 accurate passes, while Joshua Wynder recorded 14 defensive interventions. For Chicago Fire FC, Philip Zinckernagel took 5 shots and Chris Brady made 3 saves, according to the match data.
How did the match stats compare?
Chicago Fire FC controlled the ball with 61.7 percent possession, 19 shots and 10 corner kicks. Chicago Fire FC also completed 514 accurate passes out of 573, with 6 shots on goal.
New England Revolution had 38.3 percent possession and 5 shots, with 4 on goal. New England Revolution completed 310 accurate passes out of 363 and committed 9 fouls, while Chicago Fire FC committed 17. The Revolution turned that thin share of the ball into the only goal of the match.
What comes next for New England and Chicago?
Both clubs play on the road on Oct 24, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. New England Revolution visit Philadelphia Union, and Chicago Fire FC travel to Atlanta United FC. New England Revolution arrive after beating FC Cincinnati 3-2 in their previous match, having lost 3-0 to Seattle Sounders FC and 3-0 to Real Salt Lake before that.
Chicago Fire FC lost 3-1 to Philadelphia Union in their previous match, after beating New York City FC 2-1. Philadelphia Union is New England's next opponent. Chicago Fire FC already hold a playoff berth, according to Yahoo Sports.
The numbers at Scorely
| Stat | New England Revolution | Chicago Fire FC |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 38.3 % | 61.7 % |
| Shots | 5 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 80 % | 30 % |
| Accurate passes | 310 | 514 |
| Pass accuracy | 90 % | 90 % |
| Corners | 0 | 10 |
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Team | Last 5 |
|---|---|
| New England Revolution | W 2-1 vs. Chicago Fire FC, W 4-2 vs. Orlando City SC, L 3-0 vs. Real Salt Lake, L 3-0 vs. Seattle Sounders FC, W 3-2 vs. FC Cincinnati |
| Chicago Fire FC | L 3-0 vs. Nashville SC, W 1-0 vs. Charlotte FC, W 3-1 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, W 2-1 vs. New York City FC, L 3-1 vs. Philadelphia Union |
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 30 | +41 | 67 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 30 | +22 | 55 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 30 | +8 | 52 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 30 | +8 | 48 |
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 30 | +32 | 55 |
| 2 | St. Louis CITY SC | 30 | +15 | 51 |
| 3 | FC Dallas | 30 | +8 | 51 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 30 | +10 | 48 |
Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.
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