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Atlanta United 2 defeats The Miami FC 4-3

Atlanta United 2 earned its first win of the 2020 USL Championship season with a 4-3 victory over The Miami FC on Wednesday night. Interim head coach Tony Annan won his first match in charge, while Amadou Macky Diop and David Mejia scored their first goals for the club.

Miami struck first in the 13th minute to open the scoring. Miguel Gonzalez found some space in the box and played a cross to an open Mohamed Thiaw, who lifted the ball past Ben Lundgaard for the 1-0 lead. Phillip Goodrum had a breakaway opportunity after a Miami mistake in the 27th minute, but his chipped effort went wide right.