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MLS: New England 2, Chicago 1

Published: Nov. 1, 2009 at 6:51 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Emmanuel Osei and Shalrie Joseph scored for the New England Revolution Sunday in a 2-1 Major League Soccer playoff win over the Chicago Fire.

Chicago scored first, with Chris Rolfe firing in a rebound shot in the 17th minute.

Osei evened the score in the 47th minute, heading a pass into the Chicago goal. Joseph got the winner in the 75th minute, assisted by Jeff Larentowicz.

The teams will clash again Saturday in the home-and-home total goals playoff.

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