Pappa goal the difference as Fire edge Revs

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06/27/2010 - Foxborough, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Fire earned a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer action at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night.

A Marco Pappa goal in the 30th minute proved to be the difference as both teams looked rusty from the two-week layoff because of the league's stoppage during the FIFA World Cup Group Stage.

The win pushed the Fire to 4-3-5, stretching their unbeaten run to five games.

With the loss, New England (3-8-2) has just one win its last 10 league fixtures.

Pappa's goal, his sixth of the season, came when he received the ball in the offensive third, took a touch around New England midfielder Shalrie Joseph, and unleashed a left-footed rocket past goalkeeper Matt Reis, who was making his first start of the season because of injuries.

New England will aim to rebound at Real Salt Lake on Friday, while the Fire play at Columbus the following day in their next MLS fixture.

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Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

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