{"id":29403,"date":"2020-09-07T00:59:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T04:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/?p=29403"},"modified":"2020-09-07T00:59:54","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T04:59:54","slug":"teal-bunbury-brace-revolution-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2020\/09\/07\/teal-bunbury-brace-revolution-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Teal Bunbury brace powers New England Revolution over Chicago Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHICAGO, IL<\/strong> – What likely started as a cross and instead turned into a wonder strike from well outside the penalty area proved to be the difference Sunday night at Soldier Field as the New England Revolution<\/a> defeated Chicago Fire FC<\/a> 2\u20131.<\/p>\n

Teal Bunbury brace powers New England Revolution over Chicago Fire<\/h2>\n

The architect behind the dazzling play was Revolution striker Teal Bunbury.<\/p>\n

He had a busy night, not only because of his game-winner in the 54th minute, but also because he opened the scoring for the Revolution in the third minute.<\/p>\n

But Bunbury’s second tally stole the show and allowed New England (3\u20132\u20135, 14 points) to leave Chicago with all the spoils.<\/p>\n

So was his slick strike from the right flank really intended to be a shot?<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course,\u201d Bunbury said dryly during the the post-game press conference.<\/p>\n

Anything else to add?<\/p>\n

\u201cNah.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bunbury\u2019s two goals marked just the second time this season the Revolution have scored more than once in a single game. Bunbury also now leads the Revolution in scoring this season with four goals.<\/p>\n

Chicago midfielder Fabian Herbers temporarily tied the game in the 22nd minute.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe relief is our team getting some points,\u201d Revolution head coach\/sporting director Bruce Arena said. \u201cWe didn\u2019t win any beauty contest tonight, but it was a great effort by our team.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had some luck, but if any team deserves a little luck it\u2019s us because we haven\u2019t had a whole lot. It was a real positive performance for our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bunbury opened the scoring inside the first four minutes following a giveaway in Chicago\u2019s own end. Adam Buksa headed forward and released Tommy McNamara, who then squared the ball at the back post for Bunbury.<\/p>\n

Bunbury tucked a shot through former Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth\u2019s legs and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been stressing the past few days to be more confident on the ball and be more direct,\u201d Bunbury said. \u201cTommy, I man what a ball he played me. I can\u2019t remember the last one that was that perfect, great vision on his part. It was an unbelievable ball, it was my job to tuck it away.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chicago upped the pressure after conceding the first goal. Matt Turner tipped away Elliot Collier\u2019s header off a Miguel Angel Navarro cross (12th minute) and then Gaston Gimenez headed wide of the right post from Alvaro Medran\u2019s corner (15th).<\/p>\n

Fire FC equalized off their third corner. New England cleared the delivery only as far as Navarro, who blasted a low drive that ricocheted to an open Hebers outside the six-yard box. Hebers then poked the ball past Turner to tie the game.<\/p>\n

Chicago out-shot New England 17\u20139 and had more than 60 percent of possession, but seemed stifled once Bunbury converted what eventually became the game-winner.<\/p>\n

Sunday marked the Revolution\u2019s first win in Chicago since August 2013. The Revolution are now 23\u201327\u201314 all-time against the Fire.<\/p>\n

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