BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — E be like say Chicago Fire no wan carry last again as dem don burst the bubble of Orlando City with one sweet 3-1 victory for MLS wild-card playoff wey happen Wednesday night. This one no be small wahala oh!
After long time away from playoffs since 2017, Chicago Fire don finally gain entrance under their new gaffer, Gregg Berhalter, wey don lead the boys like war general. Dem dey prepare to face those big boys, Philadelphia Union, wey dey hold Supporters’ Shield. Na best-of-three first-round playoff series wey dem go play now.
On the other side, Orlando City wey don dey do better for previous seasons, come find am hard to carry wins as dem don get only one victory for last eight matches. Something dey smell like pepper soup around dem side, no be so?
The magic begin when Brian Gutiérrez and Hugo Cuypers show say dat second half na dem own. Two quick goals comot for their leg within 12 minutes, make dem lead 2-0. Gutiérrez take left leg steady Jonathan Dean cross inside box and with right leg, he toe am enter net like say na small child wey dey enter first class.
As if that one no do, Cuypers no wan hear word as he swiftly cash in when Pedro Gallese clearance no clear. He quickly put leg enter and bam! Na goal be dat. No rest, Cuypers come collect another pass from Philip Zinckernagel in 68th minute, sprinkle more pepper as dem dey have 3-0 advantage. Dem be like say dem don even plan party for dem side o.
Just as dem think say dem carry first aid for Orlando, Tyrese Spicer come bring side back with late goal in the dying minutes of the game, 89th minute to be exact. But na only consolation be dat kind eh.
As Chicago Fire dey jubilate with their sweet victory, Orlando City dey reflect on wetin go happen next. E fit be say dem need small palm wine and ginger to recharge for next matches. Time no dey wait for anybody, especially for dem wey wan shine!
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