On Saturday, the Chicago Fire soccer team earned a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers thanks to a late goal from midfielder Djordje Kamara. The match was a hard-fought battle between two of the top teams in Major League Soccer, and it was Kamara who ultimately made the difference.
The Fire started the match strongly, taking the lead in the 18th minute when Robert Beric scored on a header off a corner kick. The Timbers responded quickly, however, and equalized in the 25th minute when Diego Valeri scored on a penalty kick. The match remained tied until the 87th minute when Kamara scored the game-winning goal.
Kamara’s goal was the result of a well-executed counter-attack. After Portland had pushed forward in search of a winning goal, Chicago quickly transitioned to offense and created a chance for Kamara. He took full advantage of it, firing a shot from outside the box that beat Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella and found the back of the net.
The goal was Kamara’s fourth of the season, and it was a crucial one for the Fire. The win moved them up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, just two points behind leaders Toronto FC. It also extended their unbeaten streak to four matches, and gave them a much-needed boost of confidence as they look to make a push for the playoffs.
Kamara’s late goal was a dramatic moment in what was an exciting match between two of MLS’s top teams. It was also a reminder of how important Kamara is to Chicago’s success this season, and it will surely give them a boost as they look to make a run at the postseason.
