Atlanta United’s MLS Cup Playoffs hopes took an enormous hit as they fell 2-1 at house to the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
With the Eastern Conference tightly packed, the Five Stripes went into this match figuring out solely a victory would do. However, after a quick begin, Atlanta shortly crumbled, conceding two targets in 4 minutes to go away themselves with a mountain to climb.
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First, Scotland worldwide Lewis Morgan utilized a medical end to a sweeping Red Bulls transfer on the precise within the eleventh minute – the identical variety of targets Morgan has scored to date this MLS marketing campaign.
And simply 4 minutes later, John Tolkin’s cross into the field evaded everyone and located its means beneath goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo to hit the again of the web. An offside flag was initially raised as RBNY striker Patryk Klimala appeared to intrude, however a prolonged VAR assessment confirmed that he was in an onside place.
The Red Bulls continued to prey on Atlanta United all through the primary half however could not discover one other aim, whereas the hosts confirmed some life after the break with a change of form and personnel.
However, it took till the ultimate minute of the match for the Five Stripes to lastly discover a means by, with Josef Martinez ending contained in the field to take his MLS tally to 100 targets in 150 appearances – the quickest participant in league historical past to achieve a century.
It’ll be little comfort to Martinez or Atlanta United, who stay thirteenth within the East after 25 video games and with little hope now of constructing the post-season. As for RBNY, they’re on 40 factors and are starting to look protected within the Playoff spots.
Here are the complete participant scores from Wednesday’s conflict at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Josef Martinez places it away to drag one again late for @ATLUTD! pic.twitter.com/9ObaWt2U7F
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 18, 2022
GK: Rocco Rios Novo – 6/10 – Didn’t cowl himself in glory on the second aim however made up for it with some massive saves to maintain Atlanta United alive.
RB: Ronald Hernandez – 4/10 – Off the tempo and an apparent candidate to get replaced at half-time.
CB: Juan Jose Purata – 6/10 – One of the few Atlanta United gamers who got here wherever near respectable.
CB: Alan Franco – 6/10 – Similar to his defensive associate. Both had been left too uncovered.
LB: Caleb Wiley – 5/10 – Offered little offensively and had a blended night time on the different finish.
CM: Santiago Sosa – 5/10 – Had a thankless activity making an attempt to carry down the midfield principally on his personal. Overrun.
CM: Marcelino Moreno – 3/10 – Offered little or no in assault, the odd good cross apart. Left Sosa to battle the fixed RBNY onslaught.
RW: Ronaldo Cisneros – 4/10 – Neat and tidy however did not check the Red Bulls’ protection wherever close to sufficient.
CAM: Thiago Almada – 7/10 – Created a couple of openings however did not have a lot assist from these round him. Did effectively on the Atlanta United aim.
LW: Luiz Araujo – 5/10 – Tried to take the sport to RBNY however ran down too many lifeless ends. Provided the help for the late comfort.
ST: Josef Martinez – 5/10 – A few half-chances apart, barely obtained concerned till the ultimate second when he grabbed his a centesimal MLS aim.
SUB: Andrew Gutman (46′, for Moreno) – 6/10 – Added a bit extra life to Atlanta United. Missing the ultimate ball.
SUB: Brooks Lennon (46′, for Hernandez) – 5/10 – Couldn’t discover his mark together with his crosses.
SUB: Dom Dwyer (64′, for Cisneros) – 6/10 – Certainly requested extra questions of the RBNY protection however wanted higher service.
SUB: Edwin Mosquera (64′, for Wiley) – 4/10 – Didn’t have the specified impact.
SUB: Amar Sejdic (85′, for Sosa) – N/A – No time to become involved.
Lewis Morgan opens the scoring for the @NewYorkRedBulls in Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/ze5IUj4hUf
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 17, 2022
GK: Carlos Coronel – 7/10 – Wasn’t too busy however did what he needed to effectively sufficient.
RB: Kyle Duncan – 8/10 – Completely dominant down the precise flank at each ends of the sector.
CB: Sean Nealis – 7/10 – Barely examined, regular.
CB: Aaron Long – 7/10 – As above. Rested close to the tip.
LB: John Tolkin – 8/10 – Grabbed the second aim, which was barely lucky, however Tolkin made his personal luck with an incredible efficiency.
CM: Daniel Edelman – 8/10 – The teenager regarded each inch an MLS participant. Made some nice ahead runs and by no means let Atlanta settle into the sport.
CM: Dru Yearwood – 8/10 – Was a powerhouse within the first half, breaking apart Atlanta assaults and driving the ball ahead. Forced out early within the second half with an harm.
RW: Lewis Morgan – 9/10 – Excellent end to open the scoring together with his eleventh aim of the 2022 MLS season. A relentless menace on the break and had Atlanta United on the backfoot all night.
CAM: Cristian Casseres Jr – 8/10 – Two assists as a part of a inventive masterclass.
LW: Luquinhas – 7/10 – Was the quietest of RBNY’s ahead line however nonetheless had his moments.
ST: Patryk Klimala – 7/10 – Wasteful in entrance of aim once more however introduced others into play and put some severe miles on the clock.
SUB: Andres Reyes (53′, for Yearwood) – 6/10 – Had a simple night time, however obtained the job achieved.
SUB: Cameron Harper (68′, for Luquinhas) – 6/10 – A few shiny moments however did not actually have an effect on the sport.
SUB: Dylan Nealis (81′, for Long) – N/A – Had subsequent to nothing to do.
SUB: Tom Barlow (81′, for Klimala) – N/A – As above.
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