David Accam scores, assists in Chicago Fire stalemate

ruth

May 7, 2017 2:02 PM

Accam opened the scoring from the spot kick before teeing up Nikolić for the second.

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David Accam helped his club side Chicago Fire secure a crucial away point after scoring and providing an assist in their 2-2 stalemate with LA Galaxy in the MLS on Saturday at the Stubhub Center.

The Fire opened scoring in the 13th minute courtesy of a David Accam penalty kick. After a run into the Galaxy 18-yard box, Accam’s quick give-and-go with Nemanja Nikolic resulted in the Hungarian forward being dragged down on the doorstep of goalkeeper Brian Rowe’s net.

Accam’s ensuing penalty attempt beat Rowe low and to his left to give the visitors the early lead on the road. The goal was Accam’s third of the season, all of which have come in Fire road games.

Nikolic wasted little time in doubling the Fire lead shortly thereafter. Accam was yet again instrumental in the buildup, taking a run down the left flank and playing a well-weighted ball for an on-running Nikolic to latch onto inside the 18. Nikolic was able to coolly turn and touch a shot past Rowe to make the score 2-0 in the 16th minute.

However, the home side struck back twice in the second half to steal a point.

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