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08/01 21:43 CDT Lewandowski scores 2 goals in Fire home debut as Chicago beats
Charlotte FC 2-1
Lewandowski scores 2 goals in Fire home debut as Chicago beats Charlotte FC 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) --- Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, including the winner, in
his home debut for the Fire, helping Chicago beat Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday.
Lewandowski, who made the move from FC Barcelona in a two-year deal with
Chicago, equalized in the 20th minute off a screamer from outside the box that
tied the game at 1.
He connected on his second goal of the night in the 68th minute with a go-ahead
shot to the bottom left corner to seal the win for the Fire (9-6-2), who played
their first home match in over two months.
Pep Biel gave Charlotte (7-7-4) an early lead with a shot from the right side
of the box on an assist from Idan Toklomati.
Charlotte pushed for an equalizer late and earned a corner in stoppage time,
but Chicago held on to preserve the one-goal lead.
Charlotte entered the match unbeaten in its last two games, but dropped its
third straight against the Fire.
Up next
Charlotte: Takes on Pumas UNAM in Leagues Cup group stage play on Tuesday.
Chicago: Visit Club Necaxa in Leagues Cup group stage play on Thursday.
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