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.
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