2 – 2
“Matthew Edwards turns the ball into his own net to hand New York City an early, unearned lead.”
Pivotal“Giuliano Galoppo responds swiftly, finishing from a corner-related sequence to level for Atlanta after being assisted by Tomas Jacob.”
Pivotal“Andres Perea puts New York City back in front, converting an Agustin Ojeda assist moments after a fresh substitute entered the fray.”
Pivotal“Substitute Ajani Fortune, on for less than ten minutes, hauls Atlanta level again after having an earlier effort saved, finishing off a Tristan Muyumba assist.”
Pivotal
Atlanta United
New York City
Outstanding performance
Atlanta United•MidfielderAtlanta United fell behind inside five minutes courtesy of an unfortunate Matthew Edwards own goal but responded almost immediately through Giuliano Galoppo, who turned home a Tomas Jacob assist to level things at 1-1 by the 10th minute. New York City regained the lead just after the hour mark when Andres Perea capitalized on a well-worked move from substitute Agustin Ojeda, but Atlanta's second-half changes paid dividends as Ajani Fortune, on for barely seven minutes, forced a save before burying the rebound-esque chance to make it 2-2 in the 74th. New York City edged the underlying numbers with more shots, dangerous attacks, and a higher pass completion rate, but Atlanta's clinical edge in front of goal - five shots on target from just seven attempts - proved the difference in salvaging a share of the spoils. Both sides will see this as points dropped rather than gained, given the early goal exchanges suggested a match either could have controlled.
How entertaining was this match?
Yellow card issued.
Raul Bicalho takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Cameron Dunbar is on, and Tristan Muyumba is off.
Substitution: Steven Alzate comes on for Giuliano Galoppo.
Kevin O'Toole is substituted for Nico Cavallo.
Ajani Fortune Ajani Fortune scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Tristan Muyumba
Goal! Ajani Fortune scores to make it 2-2, assisted by Tristan Muyumba.
Ajani Fortune takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Ajani Fortune is on, and Cooper Sanchez is off.
On comes Luighi, off goes Benie Adama Traore.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Andres Perea takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Agustín Ojeda
Goal! Andres Perea scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Agustin Ojeda.
Substitution: Daniel Chica comes on for Tomas Jacob.
Nico Cavallo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with the score at 1-1.
Luke Brennan receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Mauricio Amaro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jonathan Shore takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Breel Embolo's header is saved.
Andres Perea's left-footed shot is saved.
Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Offside.
Offside.
Benie Adama Traore takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Giuliano GaloppoShot! Giuliano Galoppo scores with a left-footed shot.
Enea Mihaj takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
assist: Tomás Jacob
Goal! Giuliano Galoppo scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Tomas Jacob.
Corner awarded.
Giuliano Galoppo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Matthew EdwardsShot! Matthew Edwards scores an own goal with a left-footed shot.
Goal! An own goal by Matthew Edwards puts the score at 0-1.
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
Kick-off! The referee is Alexis Da Silva.
Atlanta United host New York City FC with both sides missing a host of players to injury and international duty, but the stakes remain high as each side chases playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta will lean on new short-term signings and a strong home record against NYCFC, who are desperate to snap a rough patch of form.
