Atlanta United overcame a visiting New York City FC on Sunday afternoon in a key Eastern Conference clash. Thanks to a Josef Martinez brace, Atlanta secured three points by a score of 2-1. Heber scored NYCFC’s lone goal.
The 2-1 scoreline is misleading. Atlanta burst out of the gates to begin the match. Within the first five minutes, the Five Stripes registered three shots. Although things slowed down as the first half progressed, Atlanta picked up the pace shortly before the half. In a seven-minute span starting in the 38th minute, Atlanta recorded five shots, including Martinez’s first goal.