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Remedi scores 1st MLS goal, Atlanta United beats NYCFC in 1st leg of playof series

Atlanta United’s Eric Remedi (center) celebrates with teammate Jeff Larentowicz after scoring a goal against New York City FC

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Remedi scored his first MLS goal in the 37th minute and Atlanta United beat New York FC 1-0 on Sunday in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Miguel Almiron appeared to open the scoring in the 20th minute but it was disallowed after a video replay ruled Atlanta was in an offside position during the buildup. Atlanta defender Franco Escobar sent a point-blank shot wide in the 34th.