The U.S. Open Cup continues on Tuesday, and there was some early drama during Minnesota United's clash with Chicago Fire in the quarter-finals. Things remained deadlocked after 25 minutes of action wi...
The U.S. Open Cup continues on Tuesday, and there was some early drama during Minnesota United's clash with Chicago Fire in the quarter-finals.
Things remained deadlocked after 25 minutes of action with neither side truly on the gas in terms of attack. But that doesn't mean this match is without fireworks.Â
The first instance saw Omar Gonzalez use his elbow to hit Julian Gressel in the face, forcing an early red card for Chicago.
USMNT ON USMNT CRIME 😱
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) July 9, 2025
Omar Gonzalez hits Julian Gressel in the face and the Chicago Fire are down to 10 with 70+ minutes to play 😳 pic.twitter.com/yl375pE6sM
And if that wasn't enough, more fireworks ensued seconds later.
Despite playing with 10 men, Chicago grabbed the lead in a flash after Brian Gutiérrez stepped up and scored a penalty.
Just SECONDS after going down to 10 men, Chicago have the lead through a Brian Gutiérrez penalty 👀 pic.twitter.com/YLoqHBKYmt
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) July 9, 2025
Life comes at you fast!
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