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Major League SoccerMatchday 32
New York City FC
  • Mercau70'
  • Traoré90+5'
21Full timeHalf-time 00
Atlanta United FC
  • Embolo88'

New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC

Citi Field, FlushingTori Penso

Summary

Match report

New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 32) ended in a 2-1 win for New York City FC. It was goalless at half-time.

New York City FC’s goals came from Nicolás Fernández Mercau in the 70th minute and Bénie Adama Traoré in the 90+5th minute. Atlanta United FC’s goal came from Breel Embolo in the 88th minute. N. Fernández Mercau was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.2).

Player of the match

7N. Fernández MercauNew York City FC90'1Rating 8.2

Key stats

All stats
46%Possession54%
  • 1.2Expected goals (xG)2.22
  • 11Total shots19
  • 6Shots on target6
  • 3Corners3
  • 2Yellow cards4

Live commentary

  1. It's all over: New York City FC win against Atlanta United FC 2-1. In numbers: possession New York City FC 46%, Atlanta United FC 54%; shots 11 (6 on target) to 19 (6 on target)

  2. 90+5'

    Goal! Bénie Adama Traoré restores New York City FC's lead (2-1), set up by Kevin O'Toole

  3. 90'

    Substitution, New York City FC: Hannes Wolf comes on for Bénie Adama Traoré

  4. 88'

    Goal! Breel Embolo levels it up for Atlanta United FC (1-1)

  5. 83'

    Substitution, Atlanta United FC: Matthew Edwards comes on for Elías Báez

  6. 81'

    Yellow card: Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United FC) for a foul

  7. 74'

    Substitution, Atlanta United FC: Fafà Picault makes way for Tristan Muyumba

  8. 70'

    Goal! Nicolás Fernández Mercau puts New York City FC ahead (1-0)

  9. 68'

    Booking: Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United FC) for a foul

  10. 64'

    Double substitution, New York City FC: Keaton Parks makes way for Aiden O'Neill, Agustin Ojeda on for Malachi Jones

  11. The second half is under way

  12. The referee blows for half-time: goalless

  13. 43'

    Booking: Talles Magno (New York City FC) for a foul

  14. 34'

    Booking: Paulo Díaz (Atlanta United FC) for a foul

  15. 28'

    Substitution, New York City FC: Alonso Martinez comes on for Talles Magno

  16. 23'

    VAR: Breel Embolo's goal for Atlanta United FC is ruled out

  17. 11'

    Booking: Mauricio Amaro (Atlanta United FC) for a foul

  18. 7'

    Yellow card: Tayvon Gray (New York City FC) for a foul

  19. Kick-off! New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC is under way. New York City FC line up in a 4-2-3-1, Atlanta United FC in a 4-1-4-1

Lineups

New York City FCCoach: P. JansenAverage rating 6.74-2-3-1

New York City FC – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

  1. 49M. FreeseGoalkeeper – Rating 7.0
  2. 24T. GrayDefender – Rating 6.1, Yellow card 7'
  3. 13Thiago MartinsDefender – Rating 6.8
  4. 6J. SandsDefender – Rating 6.6
  5. 22K. O'TooleDefender – Rating 7.1, Assist
  6. 21A. O'NeillMidfielder – Rating 6.4, On 64'
  7. 8A. PereaMidfielder – Rating 6.2
  8. 26A. OjedaMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 64'
  9. 7N. Fernández MercauMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 8.2, Goal 70'
  10. 17H. WolfMidfielder – Rating 6.4, On 90'
  11. 16A. MartínezForward – Rating 6.5, On 28'

New York City FCSubstitutes

CoachP. Jansen

Atlanta United FCCoach: G. MartinoAverage rating 6.44-1-4-1

Atlanta United FC – Starting XI (4-1-4-1)

  1. 1L. HoyosGoalkeeper – Rating 6.4
  2. 55T. JacobDefender – Rating 5.7
  3. 27P. DíazDefender – Rating 5.8, Yellow card 34'
  4. 6J. AlonsoDefender – Rating 7.0
  5. 47Matthew EdwardsDefender – Rating 6.0, Yellow card 81', On 83'
  6. 14M. AmaroMidfielder – Rating 5.8, Yellow card 11'
  7. 59A. MiranchukMidfielder – Rating 7.0
  8. 11G. GaloppoMidfielder – Rating 6.5
  9. 8T. MuyumbaMidfielder – Rating 6.4, Yellow card 68', On 74'
  10. 10M. AlmirónMidfielder – Rating 6.5
  11. 36B. EmboloForward – Rating 8.1, Goal 88'

Atlanta United FCSubstitutes

CoachG. Martino

Missing players

New York City FC

  • M. MoralezKnee InjuryOut
  • K. TrewinAnkle InjuryOut
  • D. BaieraKnee InjuryOut
  • A. FarnosLeg InjuryOut
  • K. ParksLeg InjuryDoubtful

Atlanta United FC

  • E. MihajHip InjuryOut
  • W. ReillyAnkle InjuryOut
  • D. ChicaKnee InjuryOut

Stats

New York City FCAtlanta United FC
  • 46%Possession54%
  • 1.2Expected goals (xG)2.22
  • 11Total shots19
  • 6Shots on target6
  • 5Shots off target7
  • 0Blocked shots6
  • 7Shots inside the box12
  • 4Shots outside the box7
  • 3Corners3
  • 1Offsides4
  • 13Fouls14
  • 2Yellow cards4
  • 0Red cards0
  • 5Goalkeeper saves4
  • 382Total passes451
  • 297Accurate passes338
  • 13Free Kicks13

H2H

Win probability

Win probability

New York City FC10%Draw45%Atlanta United FC45%

Statistical estimate based on both teams’ form — not advice.

Last 5

New York City FCDLLDD
Atlanta United FCDLWLL

Head to head

3New York City FC wins
6Draws
1Atlanta United FC wins
FTAtlanta United FC2New York City FC2
FTNew York City FC4Atlanta United FC0
FTAtlanta United FC4New York City FC3
FTAtlanta United FC2New York City FC2
FTNew York City FC1Atlanta United FC1
FTAtlanta United FC2New York City FC2
FTNew York City FC1Atlanta United FC1
FTAtlanta United FC1New York City FC2
FTNew York City FC2Atlanta United FC2
FTNew York City FC2Atlanta United FC0

Absentees

New York City FC

  • M. MoralezKnee InjuryOut
  • K. TrewinAnkle InjuryOut
  • D. BaieraKnee InjuryOut
  • A. FarnosLeg InjuryOut
  • K. ParksLeg InjuryDoubtful

Atlanta United FC

  • E. MihajHip InjuryOut
  • W. ReillyAnkle InjuryOut
  • D. ChicaKnee InjuryOut

Standings

Eastern Conference – Major League Soccer

Full table
Standings Major League Soccer
#TeamPGDPts
10New York Red Bulls33-1739
11New York City FC33+339
12Toronto FC33-1239
13Atlanta United FC33-1433
14DC United33-2133

Info

Match info

Round
Matchday 32
Kick-off
Venue
Citi Field, Flushing
Referee
Tori Penso

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