November 7, 2009 Fire bounce Revs from playoffs, 3-2 on aggregate Play video

(NECN/FSC: Chicago, Ill.) - Despite holding a 2-1 aggregate lead coming into the second leg of its conference semi finals series against the Chicago Fire, the New England Revolution were bounced from the MLS Playoffs on Saturday night.

John Thorrington and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored for the Fire in its 2-0 second leg victory, topping the Revolution 3-2 on aggregate.

Blanco's goal came with six minutes remaining in regulation.

Chicago moves on to host Real Salt Lake next Saturday in the Eastern Conference Final.

This was the second straight season in which the Fire bounced the Revs from the playoffs.

Game footage courtesy of Fox Soccer Channel.