Chicago Eliminates Pumas from Superliga 2010

The Chicago Fire eliminated the Pumas from the Superliga 2010. Wilmar Conde took advantage of a right corner kick by deflecting the ball with his head into the center of the goal post.

Sergio Bernal, who was the goalie for Pumas, was indecisive about what to do in response to the fiery onslaught of Chicago.

Bernal's indecision was evident when Collins attempted to score, yet a last minute change of mind helped the Pumas' goalie deflect the attempted goal.

While the Fire dominated the game with its hometown advantage and its tenacity, the Pumas attempted to score an equalizer with Oscar Rojas attempting a long-distance kick.

Sean Johnson, the goalie for the Chicago Fire, deflected the high flying ball by swinging his body to his right side.

Jose Pineda, the referee, gave yellow cards to Wilmar Conde and C.J. Brown of the Fire for misconduct. Pineda also awarded the same punishment to Leandro Augusto of the Pumas.

The game itself was very exciting with both teams in the bottom ladder of Group B, attempting to leave with dignity, since both teams were going to be eliminated from the Superliga.

When the whistle blew, ending the game, the Group B classifications remained as follows: New England in first place with six points, Morelia with four points, Chicago with three, and Pumas with one.

New England and Morelia will now advance to the next round of the Superliga 2010.

Chicago Fire 1-0 Pumas

Chicago, Illinois

MVP: Wilmar Conde and Sean Johnson