Give Monterrey credit, they kept Atlanta United to one goal in the best game that the team has played against team that wasn’t in 9th place in the Costa Rican domestic league. Rayados didn’t exactly bunker, but they certainly didn’t want much to do with the ball. With 36.9% of possession the team was happy to let Atlanta try to break them down while they pushed forward and countered when they had the chance. Atlanta looked better but the Monterrey defense was terrific. Even when the Five Stripes were able to muster an attack in transition the back four of the visitors regained their shape quickly and shut down passing and shooting lanes.
Prekrap: Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union
