From Chicago Sun-Times · · 50s
Fire fall to Eastern Conference-leading Nashville
Chicago Fire lose 3-0 to Nashville SC in playoff clinching victory.
In brief
Chicago Fire lose 3-0 to Nashville SC in playoff clinching victory. Nashville SC clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 win over Chicago Fire, extending their unbeaten home record to 12-0-1. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Nashville SC wins
Nashville SC clinched playoff spot with 3-0 victory over Chicago Fire.
“Nashville (17-3-6) leads the Supporters’ Shield race”
First half goal
Sam Surridge scored in 33rd minute to give Nashville 1-0 lead.
“Surridge staked Nashville to a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute”
Second half goals
Cristian Espinoza scored in 78th minute, Hany Mukhtar in 87th.
“Cristian Espinoza added an insurance goal in the 78th minute”
Schwake's record
Brian Schwake has 12 clean sheets in league-leading 12-0-1 home record.
“Brian Schwake finished off his league-leading 12th clean sheet of the season”
Fire's defense
Chris Brady saved two shots in 3-0 loss.
“Chris Brady had two saves in the 3-0 loss”
Fire's recent loss
Fire lost 1-0 to Nashville on April 4 with earliest goal in history.
“The Fire handed Nashville its first loss of the season with a 1-0 victory at Soldier Field on April 4”
The essence
Nashville SC clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 win over Chicago Fire, extending their unbeaten home record to 12-0-1.
