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Chicago Fire Battles FC Cincinnati to 0-0 Draw at Nippert Stadium

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Sept. 21, 2019) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club (9-12-11, 38 points) battled FC Cincinnati (6-22-4, 22 points) to a 0-0 draw at Nippert Stadium on Saturday night. The result extends a three game unbeaten streak, as well as a second consecutive clean sheet by goalkeeper Kenneth Kronholm. With a point gained from the draw, the Fire currently sit within three points of a playoff position with two games remaining in the regular season.

Chicago created an early chance to score from a set piece in the ninth minute. Receiving a short corner from midfielder Brandt Bronico, midfielder Nicolás Gaitán whipped a dangerous cross to the near post for defender Francisco Calvo, who headed the ball just over the target.