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Major League SoccerMatchday 21
Atlanta United FC
  • Jacob13'
  • Picault24'
21Full timeHalf-time 20
Sporting Kansas City
  • Afrifa70'

Atlanta United FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaTori Penso, USA

Summary

Match report

Atlanta United FC vs Sporting Kansas City in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 21) ended in a 2-1 win for Atlanta United FC. Atlanta United FC led 2-0 at half-time.

Atlanta United FC’s goals came from T. Jacob in the 13th minute and F. Picault in the 24th minute. Sporting Kansas City’s goal came from S. Afrifa in the 70th minute. M. Almiron was the highest-rated player on the pitch (7.9).

Player of the match

10M. Almiron(Captain)Atlanta United FC90'1Rating 7.9

Key stats

All stats
49%Possession51%
  • 1.80Expected goals (xG)0.64
  • 8Total shots8
  • 4Shots on target1
  • 2Corners6
  • 2Yellow cards1

Live commentary

  1. It's all over: Atlanta United FC win against Sporting Kansas City 2-1. In numbers: possession Atlanta United FC 49%, Sporting Kansas City 51%; shots 8 (4 on target) to 8 (1 on target)

  2. 87'

    Substitution, Sporting Kansas City: Capita comes on for J. Bartlett

  3. 77'

    Substitution, Atlanta United FC: S. Alzate makes way for C. Sanchez

  4. 76'

    Booking: Elías Báez (Atlanta United FC) for time-wasting

  5. 73'

    Substitution, Atlanta United FC: S. Gregersen makes way for P. Diaz

  6. 72'

    Booking: Luke Brennan (Atlanta United FC) for a foul

  7. 70'

    Goal! S. Afrifa reduces the deficit for Sporting Kansas City (1-2)

  8. 62'

    Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: W. Reilly makes way for F. Picault, A. Gill on for L. Brennan

  9. 62'

    Double substitution, Sporting Kansas City: J. Reid makes way for E. Karic, T. Calheira on for S. Afrifa

  10. The second half is under way

  11. The referee blows for half-time: Atlanta United FC lead 2-0

  12. 45+2'

    Substitution, Sporting Kansas City: J. Davis replaces J. Reynolds

  13. 24'

    Goal! F. Picault makes it two for Atlanta United FC (2-0), set up by E. Baez

  14. 22'

    Yellow card: Emir Karić (Sporting Kansas City) for a foul

  15. 13'

    Goal! T. Jacob gives Atlanta United FC the lead (1-0), set up by M. Almiron

  16. Kick-off! Atlanta United FC vs Sporting Kansas City is under way. Atlanta United FC line up in a 4-3-3, Sporting Kansas City in a 4-4-2

Lineups

Atlanta United FCCoach: Gerardo MartinoAverage rating 6.94-3-3

Atlanta United FC – Starting XI (4-3-3)

  1. 1L. HoyosGoalkeeper – Rating 6.7
  2. 55T. JacobDefender – Rating 7.2, Goal 13'
  3. 27P. DiazDefender – Rating 7.3, On 73'
  4. 6J. AlonsoDefender – Rating 7.2
  5. 3E. BaezDefender – Rating 6.5, Assist, Yellow card 76'
  6. 48C. SanchezMidfielder – Rating 7.0, On 77'
  7. 16A. GillMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 62'
  8. 8T. MuyumbaMidfielder – Rating 6.7
  9. 59A. MiranchukForward – Rating 6.7
  10. 22F. PicaultForward – Rating 7.5, Goal 24', On 62'
  11. 10M. AlmironForward – Captain, Player of the match, Rating 7.9, Assist

Atlanta United FCSubstitutes

CoachGerardo Martino

Sporting Kansas CityCoach: Raphael WickyAverage rating 6.54-4-2

Sporting Kansas City – Starting XI (4-4-2)

  1. 30S. ClevelandGoalkeeper – Rating 6.6
  2. 8J. DavisDefender – Rating 6.3, On 45+2'
  3. 3M. MosqueraDefender – Rating 6.7
  4. 28W. MeyerDefender – Rating 6.3
  5. 18E. KaricDefender – Rating 6.3, Yellow card 22', On 62'
  6. 7CapitaMidfielder – Rating 5.9, On 87'
  7. 4L. JohnsenMidfielder – Rating 6.9
  8. 22Z. BassongMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.6
  9. 11C. HarrisMidfielder – Rating 6.5
  10. 93S. SuleymanovForward – Rating 6.7
  11. 19T. CalheiraForward – Rating 6.5, On 62'

Sporting Kansas CitySubstitutes

CoachRaphael Wicky

Stats

Atlanta United FCSporting Kansas City
  • 49%Possession51%
  • 1.80Expected goals (xG)0.64
  • 8Total shots8
  • 4Shots on target1
  • 3Shots off target5
  • 1Blocked shots2
  • 7Shots inside the box5
  • 1Shots outside the box3
  • 2Corners6
  • 1Offsides1
  • 8Fouls13
  • 2Yellow cards1
  • 0Red cards0
  • 0Goalkeeper saves2
  • 524Total passes526
  • 446Accurate passes470
  • 13Free Kicks8

Standings

Eastern Conference – Major League Soccer

Full table
Standings Major League Soccer
#TeamPGDPts
12Toronto FC33-1239
13Atlanta United FC33-1433
14DC United33-2133

Info

Match info

Round
Matchday 21
Kick-off
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Referee
Tori Penso, USA

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