Dithejane strikes twice to send Chicago Fire through in Leagues Cup
'He was the coach's man of the match,' said Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter.
Puso Dithejane, the former TS Galaxy winger, scored a last-minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Chicago Fire over Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup group stages on Thursday night. The 22-year-old, who recently joined Fire ahead of the current MLS season, netted his second goal of the match in a dramatic finish.
Dithejane's brace helped Chicago Fire secure their third win out of three games in the group stage, eliminating the possibility of elimination and guaranteeing their progression to the knockout rounds of the competition.
Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter praised Dithejane's dynamic playing style, stating, "We see it every day in training, we see what he does. When we came back from the World Cup break, we had a chance to go home, and we played a couple of friendly games and we’re training, and every day he’s scoring goals." Berhalter acknowledged that the young player still has room for development but highlighted his immense potential, announcing, "There's a ton of potential in him and (I am) happy for him. He was the coach’s man of the match."
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