Duran Palacio’s 2 goals lead the Fire to Inter Miami 3-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Jhon Jader Duran Palacio scored twice and Xherdan Shaqiri scored his team-record fifth goal to lead the Chicago Fire against Inter Miami 3-1 on Saturday.

Duran Palacio scored his first goal for the Fire (9-13-8) in the 40th minute, assisted by Boris Sekulic. He added a goal in the 87th minute.

Shaqiri netted a pass from Chris Mueller in the 64th minute. Gonzalo Higuain scored from the penalty spot in the 77th minute for Miami (10-13-6), the 10th goal of the season

The Fire outshot Miami 12-7, shooting four to Miami’s three.

Gabriel Slonina saved two of the three shots he faced for the Fire. Nick Marsman saved one of four shots he faced for Miami.

The two teams next play on Tuesday, with the Fire visiting CF Montreal while Miami host the Columbus Crew.

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