Chicago 2, Orlando City 1
Robert Lewandowski converted a late penalty as Chicago won its third straight and weather delayed the match for about 90 minutes.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Fire defeated Orlando City 2-1 in a match delayed about 90 minutes by inclement weather, with Robert Lewandowski scoring the decisive penalty kick.
- Puso Dithejane gave Chicago an early 1-0 lead in the 4th minute, but David Brekalo equalized for Orlando City in the 52nd minute off an Antoine Griezmann corner kick.
- Chicago surged ahead in the 69th minute after Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty kick conceded by Orlando defender Robin Jansson, who received a yellow card for the challenge.
- The Chicago Fire won their third straight league game, maintaining third place in the Eastern Conference, while goalkeeper Chris Brady limited The Lions to one goal despite their 16 shots.
- Orlando City hosts Real Salt Lake on Saturday with a quick turnaround, as interim coach Perelman expressed disappointment and noted the team needed adjustments following the lengthy weather delay.
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Fire slosh by Orlando City in weather-delayed game
Orlando City and Chicago Fire FC faced off on a stormy Wednesday night, with Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski both playing key roles in a 2-1 victory for the visitors. “Of course, disappointed with the result. Very, very disappointed because we were playing at home, and we want to win,” Orlando interim head coach Martín Perelman said. […]
Lewandowski's penalty kick proves to be the winner for Fire
Robert Lewandowski scored on a penalty kick, Puso Dithejane added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 2-1 on Wednesday in Orlando, Florida, in a game delayed about 90 minutes by inclement weather.The Fire (11-8-2) have won three in a row. Chris Brady had three saves for Chicago.Lewandowski drew a penalty conceded by Robin Jansson and converted from the spot to cap the scoring in the 68th minute.Dithejane scored from just inside the to…
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