MLS Chicago Fire FC

Herron scores two goals in Chicago's overtime victory

June 10, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


PEORIA, IL (June 10, 2008) - The Chicago Fire defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 tonight in overtime of a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in game at Bradley University's Shea Stadium in Peoria, Ill. Midfielder Stephen King tallied the first goal of the game while forward Andy Herron notched two goals, including the game-winning goal in the 26th minute of overtime. With the win tonight the Fire advanced to the round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on July 1. The location will be announced at a later date.

Fire Lineup (4-4-2): GK-Jon Busch, D-Brandon Prideaux, D-Brian Plotkin (C.J. Brown 71), D-Bakary Soumare, D-Austin Washington, M-Tomasz Frankowski (Chad Barrett 106+), M-Stephen King, M-Logan Pause (captain), M-Chris Rolfe (Justin Mapp 46), F-Calen Carr (Patrick Nyarko 91+), F-Andy Herron.

Crew Lineup (4-4-2): GK-Will Hesmer, D-Jed Zayner (Andrew Peterson 95), D-Danny O'Rourke, D-Andy Iro, D-Ryan Junge, M-Brian Carroll, M-Brad Evans (Robbie Rogers 55), M-Emmanuel Ekpo, M-Eddie Gaven (Duncan Oughton 75), F-Steven Lenhart (Jason Garey 66), F-Alejandro Moreno (captain).

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