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Oct 13, 2008 5:26 am US/Central

Chicago Fire Tie Columbus, Make Playoffs

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) ― Brian McBride scored two goals against his former team to help the Chicago Fire earn a playoff berth with a 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew on Sunday.

Columbus (16-6-6) scored two goals two minutes apart in the second half to take a 2-1 lead before McBride scored in the 79th minute to tie it.

Chicago (12-9-7) opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Justin Mapp's corner kick soared over everyone inside the box and bounced right at McBride's feet. The former Columbus forward easily bounced the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.

Columbus scored its first goal when Fire defender Wilman Conde's attempt to clear the ball went right to Eddie Gaven, who rocketed a shot past Chicago goalkeeper Jon Busch in the 59th minute to tie the match 1-1.

Two minutes later, the Crew's Robbie Rogers crossed the ball to Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who headed it in for a 2-1 lead.

The Fire are tied with New England (12-9-7) in a battle for playoff positioning while Columbus secured the MLS Supporters Shield -- awarded to the team with the league's best record -- with the draw.

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