Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC. American MLS League.
Toyota ParkAttendance13,818.
Thursday 9 April 2015 08:21, UK
Scotland winger Shaun Maloney inspired the Chicago Fire to a thrilling 3-2 win over big-spending Toronto FC and moved into third in the MLS Eastern Conference.
The loss is a third straight defeat for Toronto, who had invested heavily in the off-season to bring in Italy international Sebastian Giovinco and USA international striker Jozy Altidore.
Chicago, losers of their opening three games before last week's victory over Philadelphia, made a bright start, taking the lead in the 14th minute.
Maloney played a delightful backheel into the path of Joevin Jones who confidently slotted home.
Six minutes later, Toronto drew level through their designated player, Giovinco, whose poked shot beat the wrong-footed John Busch in the Chicago goal.
Former Juventus forward Giovinco then turned provider, breaking down the left and slipping a cross into the path of French midfielder Benoit Cheyrou, who fired home.
Chicago responded quickly with Maloney cutting in from the left and driving a low shot through a crowded penalty area and past Toronto 'keeper Joe Bendik.
The Canadian side had defender Warren Creavalle sent off after a second yellow card in the 67th minute and a minute later the home side grabbed the winner.
Jeff Larentowicz fired a free-kick into the bottom corner of the net to give the Fire a deserved three points.
