Columbus Crew SC took a three-game winning streak north, to the Second City or thereabouts, to take on the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on Saturday. Playing in Bridgeview has not traditionally been kind to the Crew, and this match was no exception.
It was a scrappy sort of game, without much beautiful soccer on display. Both sides were up for the fight, however, and what the match lacked in finesse it made up for in intensity. It was also a close affair, neither side able to dominate. In the end, the contest was decided by a mistake.