Fire advances in U.S. Open Cup

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Diego Chaves scored in the 37th minute and the Chicago Fire defeated the Rochester Rhinos 1-0 Tuesday in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup at Sahlen’s Stadium.

The Fire, which has allowed 2 goals in the last seven games, advanced to the quarterfinals on July 12.

The Rhinos dominated possession in the first half but a lapse on defense allowed the Fire to grab the lead late in the half.

Fire midfielder Corben Bone sent a hard shot toward the box from 20 yards out. Goalkeeper Neal Kitson dove to punch the ball out, but he sent it right to Chaves — who was unmarked at the top of the box. Chaves scored on a bouncing shot.

Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson made 1 save to earn the shutout for the Major League Soccer club.