Chicago Fire 1 Celtic 1

PREVIEW: Following Thursday’s match with the MLS All-Stars, Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has named eight of the same players in his starting lne-up for tonight’s friendly with Chicago Fire at Toyota Park.
Aiden McGeady, Maciej Zurawski and Italian trialist Andrea Capone have been picked, with Massimo Donati, Jiri Jarosik and Scott McDonald dropping out.
The full Celtic team is: Boruc; Wilson, McManus, Pressley, Naylor; Capone, Brown, Hartley, McGeady; Zurawski, Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Subs: M.Brown, Balde, Irvine, Gravesen, Donati, Miller, Riordan, McDonald, Killen

Chicago Fire kick the match off in front of a healthy crowd at Toyota Park. Prior to the start, the Celtic fans inside the stadium were treated to welcome a rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'and even the Chicago Fire supporters joined in.
The sun is officially splitting the trees, with this match kicking off at 3pm US time.
Stephen McManus once again captains the Hoops, with Chicago's best-known player being Mexican striking legend Cuauhtemoc Blanco.

McGeady has a shot blocked as the match opens at a furious pace. Given Chicago's large Polish community, Boruc gets a massive ovation when he makes his first catch from a deep cross.

Blanco has a wild attempt from long-range, which almost lands outside the stadium. The Mexican seems eager to please the Chicago fans.

Hartley tries his luck from 30 yards as Celtic settle into the game. Capone looks bright, while McManus has started well.

Blanco once again shows his skill by playing Bruno Menezes through on the right wing, but Celtic clear the danger

Vennegoor of Hesselink volle's home from Capone's pass, but the celebrations are premature with the offside flag up.

Celtic are showing good energy in midfield, with Brown and Hartley looking strong, but openings remain scarce.

Fire striker Calen Carr goes down in the box with no-one near him as his pleas for a penalty are ignored. An Oscar nomination is expected.

Banners from supporters' clubs, including the well-travelled Saltmarket CSC, are visible all over the stadium as the Celtic Song is given an airing by the Hoops fans.

Carr hits the bar following good work from Blanco. At the other end, Celtic probe for a chance.

Celtic force two corners in succession, but Fire manage to avert the danger. The Hoops, with Brown all over the pitch, look more dangerous.

Celtic attempt to find an equaliser, but Capone's pass fails to find Hartley, who had made a great run forward.

More patient play from Celtic as the searing heat begins to take its toll on both sides. But still an equaliser remains elusive.

Vennegoor of Hesselink finds McGeady in space but the winger's shot rises over the bar.

Boruc, impressive again, collects a cross from Menezes as Fire search for a second.

Celtic's Polish goalkeeper pulls off a spectacular save from Blanco's curling effort.

HALF-TIME: Fire lead Celtic 1-0 at the break, through Blanco's strike. The Mexican has been impressive for Chicago, while Celtic have found chances hard to come by - despite some good passing.

Mark Brown is introduced for the outstanding Boruc at the break as Celtic start the second period.

Massimo Donati has also been brought on for Capone and immediately tries his luck from 30 yards, but the shot is blocked.

Blanco shoots over from distance, while at the opposite end, Naylor's low cross is cleared.

Chad Barrett, racing on to Blanco's long pass, slices a good chance high past Brown's goal.

Fire up the pressure but the Celtic defence stands firm. Scott Brown is now operating wide on the right, with Hartley and Donati teaming up in central midfield.

Fire captain Chris Armas finds himself clean through, but Brown saves the day after tremendous approach play from Blanco.

Teddy Bjarnason and Scott McDonald replace Hartley and Zurawski.

Chicago star man Blanco is given a standing ovation as he makes way for Thiago.

Wilson's cross is cleared at the back post as Celtic attack the home side. Chicago's Barrett has been replaced by Floyd Franks.

McGeady releases Vennegoor of Hesselink and he crosses for McDonald, who is just crowded out. McGeady then fires over from 23 yards. Brian Plotkin and Dasan Robinson replace Armas and CJ Brown.

Thiago's vicious cross is missed by everyone in the Celtic box, but Carr is unable to convert at the back post.

Brown punches a dipping effort from Thiago past the post as Chicago up the pace. Derek Riordan replaces McGeady.

McManus clears the danger as Franks runs clear on goal.

Brown embarks on a mazy run but is blocked on his way into the box. Donati's long-range drive then sails over the bar.

Celtic best chance. Donati's overlapping run and cross is met by McDonald, but his shot is saved and Vennegoor of Hesselink's follow-up is somehow blocked. A real let-off for Chicago. The Dutch striker is replaced by Chris Killen.

Celtic look in the mood, with Donati and Killen impressing. Chicago seem stunned by Riordan's equaliser.

Donati wows the crowd with a cheeky flick to find Riordan but the chance is lost.

McDonald is upended outside the box but Riordan's curling free-kick goes narrowly over the bar.

There is another chorus of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as the Celtic fans continue to lap up the occasion.

McDonald's point-blank drive is punched away by John Bush after more superb work from Riordan.

FULL-TIME. Derek Riordan's second-half strike earns Celtic a 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire - cancelling out Cuauhtemoc Blanco's opener. Celtic players thank the Hoops fans around the Toyota Stadium.