Chicago (USA), Apr 8 (EFE).- The Colombian defender Carlos Teran returned to play a solid game behind the Chicago Firewho added the first victory of his season at Soldier Field in Chicago and ended the undefeated status of the Minnesota United (2-1).
A double from the veteran In Kamara in the first half he allowed the Fire to defeat a Minnesota team that arrived at Soldier Field after three wins and two draws in the first five days.
still without the swiss Xherdan Shaqirithe Argentinian Federico Navarro nor the Mexican Jairo Torres, who continue to train on the sidelines in the process of recovering from their injuries, the Fire confirmed the signs of growth given in recent weeks.
Kamara, a 38-year-old starter, showed his scoring nose by breaking equality by taking advantage of a loose ball in the penalty area in the 24th minute and increased the gap in the 36th minute with a magnificent header.
The Sierra Leone striker, the third best scorer in MLS history, also had a chance to score a hat trick, but forgave in the second half against the rival goalkeeper.
The Fire controlled the match with authority, led in defense by an increasingly solid and self-confident Terán, but a serious mistake by goalkeeper Chris Brady in minute 57 could complicate his life.
The goalkeeper missed a simple save from a shot by Honduran Kevin Arriaga and received the 1-2.
That mistake could have cost the Fire two points, but Brady managed to vindicate himself in stoppage time with a great double stop that was key to the victory.
The Fire settled in sixth position in the East, with one game less than their direct rivals.
Minnesota United dropped to fifth in the West.
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