Marshall scored Seattle's lone goal to tie
the game in the 74th minutes.
Aaron Weinberg / NSS
The Chicago Fire remain undefeated but still have only two wins thanks to Tyronne Marshall's late 74th minute goal off a Freddie Ljungberg corner kick to tie the game 1-1.
Keeper Kasey Keller gave up his first goal of the season in the second half.
But, considering slumping striker Fredy Montero was red carded in the 48th minute and that Chicago booted 15 shots to Seattle's four, coming away with a tie and a point might seem like a victory, especially after the Fire scored first.
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Keller was tested early and often, having to make four saves while breaking up numerous plays throughout the game. In contrast, Seattle was hardly threatening to Fire goalkeeper John Brusch, who didn't have to make any saves.
Keller's shutout streak ended at 456 minutes, a league record.
The goal came on a Cuauhtemoc Blanco cross to Marco Pappa, who shot it low and quick to Keller's left, landing in the back corner of the net.
Montero, who has been held scoreless
after a hot two game, three goal start,
was red carded in the 48th minute
of today's game. Aaron Weinberg / NSS
Striker Montero, who started the season on a hot streak scoring three goals in two games, was ejected in the 48th minute for elbowing Chicago’s Gonzalo Segares in the head as the two attempted to head the ball. The red card means Montero won't play next Sunday against the Galaxy.
With Montero ejected, the Sounders had to play a man down for the remainder of the match.
Sebastien Le Toux subbed in for Steve Zakuani, who has been working on his fitness since recovering from an ankle injury, in the 56th minute. He replaced forward Nate Jaqua at striker, moving Jacqua to midfield.
Using his fresh legs, Le Toux gave Seattle a few of their rare offensive opportunities, culminating in Le Toux forcing a cornerkick, which set up Seattle's goal.
Le Toux proved his worth at forward earlier this week at a US Open Cup play-in match at the Starfire pitch in Tukwila. Against Real Salt Lake, Te Toux netted two goals while racking up two assists.
Notes from the club
Scoring Summary:
CHI -- Marco Pappa 3 (Cuauhtemoc Blanco 3) 68
SEA -- Tyrone Marshall 1 (Freddie Ljungberg 1) 74
Seattle Sounders FC -- Kasey Keller, James Riley, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Tyrone Marshall, Nathan Sturgis, Brad Evans, Osvaldo Alonso, Freddie Ljungberg (Stephen King 81), Steve Zakuani (Sebastien Le Toux 56), Fredy Montero, Nate Jaqua.
Substitutes Not Used: Chris Eylander, Taylor Graham, Patrick Ianni, Sanna Nyassi, Zach Scott
Chicago Fire -- Jon Busch, Tim Ward, Wilman Conde, Bakary Soumare, Gonzalo Segares (Brandon Prideaux 71), John Thorrington (Chris Rolfe 66), Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Logan Pause, Marco Pappa (Mike Banner 82), Brian McBride, Patrick Nyarko.
Substitutes Not Used: Andrew Dykstra, Baggio Husidic, Dasan Robinson, Austin Washington
Total Shots: SEA 4, CHI 15
Shots on Goal: SEA 1, CHI 5
Fouls: SEA 9, CHI 8
Corner kicks: SEA 3, CHI 7
Saves: SEA 4 (Kasey Keller 4), CHI 0 (Jon Busch 0)
Misconduct Summary:
SEA -- Tyrone Marshall (caution; Reckless Tackle) 1
SEA -- Fredy Montero (ejection; Serious Foul Play) 48
CHI -- Bakary Soumare (caution; Goalkeeper Interference) 55
SEA -- James Riley (caution; Unsporting Behavior) 95+
CHI -- Chris Rolfe (caution; Unsporting Behavior) 95+
Referee: Jasen Anno
Referee's Assistants: Sean Hurd; Peter Manikowski
4th official: Michael Kennedy time of game: 1:52
Attendance: 10,288
Weather: Clear -and- 60 degrees
Reach Aaron Weinberg at nextseasonsports@gmail.com
