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FC Dallas 1 - 3 Chicago

Fire roar past FC Dallas

Scoring Summary
FC Dallas Chicago
Kenny Cooper (9)Justin Mapp (38)
 Brian McBride (pen 51)
 Cuauhtemoc Blanco (90)
Match Stats
FC Dallas Chicago
Shots (on Goal) 10(0) 5(2)
Fouls 2 5
Corner Kicks 7 3
Offsides 1 5
Time of Possession 50% 50%
Yellow Cards 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Saves 3 1
Match Information
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park, United States
Attendance: 15,905
Match Time: 00:30 UK
Official(s):
Baldomero Toledo (Referee)

Updated: October 13, 2009, 4:01 PM UK

FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Brian McBride scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick in the 51st minute to lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-1 season-opening win against FC Dallas on Saturday night.

The Fire won at FC Dallas for the first time in 14 games despite surrendering Kenny Cooper's goal on a shot from beyond midfield in the 9th minute.

Chicago's Justin Mapp made it 1-1 on a 15-yard shot in the 38th minute, then McBride put his team ahead after FC Dallas defender Drew Moor was called for a hand ball in the penalty box early in the second half.

Cuauhtemoc Blanco added an insurance goal in the final seconds when he curled a free kick over a wall of defenders into the right corner of the net.

 
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Houston 1
Columbus 1 FT
FC Dallas 1
Chicago 3 FT
Kansas City 2
Toronto FC 3 FT
Chivas USA 2
Colorado 1 FT
San Jose 0
New England 1 FT