November 1, 2009 Revs win series' first leg 2-1 Play video

(NECN/FSC: Foxborough, Mass.) - In the first leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire, the Revs gained a 2-1 aggregate lead with Sunday's victory.

New England trailed 1-0 in the first half, but scored a goal just before the halftime break to knot the match 1-1.

Midfielder Emmanuel Osei, who did not score a goal during three regular season starts, found the back of the net for the Revolution in the 45th minute. He deflected a Kenny Mansally free kick with his head past Fire keeper Jon Busch.

It was veteran midfielder Shalrie Joseph who scored the deciding goal of the match, putting home a close-range shot in the 75th minute.

The series moves to Chicago's Toyota Park on Saturday for the final leg. New England leads on aggregate 2-1.

Game footage courtesy of Fox Soccer Channel.