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Daniel Lovitz scored his first MLS goal in stoppage time to give the Impact a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire in a must-win game Saturday at Saputo Stadium.

It appeared the Impact would have to settle for a draw, but Lovitz beat Chicago goalkeeper Richard Sanchez with a bouncing shot from 22 yards out. The Impact were awarded a corner kick as the fourth official announced there would be three minutes of added time. A Chicago defender headed the ball out of the box, but it came back to Lovitz.

The goal was a surprise because Lovitz was on the receiving end of a hard tackle late in the game and was limping on his left ankle. He’s naturally left-footed, but he scored when he took the ball out of the air with his right foot.