Atlanta United triumphed 2-1 over Charlotte FC on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with objectives from Josef Martinez and Jake Mulraney main the crew to 3 factors.
Star striker Josef Martinez kicked off the aim scorer together with his first aim of the season and famous a penalty after Christian Makoun fouled Brooks Lennon contained in the penalty space.
His efforts had been shortly neutralized when Charlotte FC made the equalizer to mark their first aim ever in MLS historical past. A nook kick by Ben Bender into the field impressed Armor to a improbable header, which hit Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan in the underside left nook.
But Jake Mulraney turned off all Charlotte celebrations and got here off the bench within the 83rd minute to attain a improbable aim and win the match.
Atlanta United now enters the fourth week of the MLS season with two wins and one loss, whereas Charlotte FC stays unbeaten with the file 0-0-3.
Atlanta United’s Brooks Lennon began within the protection. / Steph Chambers / GettyImages
Brad Guzan (GK) – 7.5 / 10 – Real saves all through the match, however hesitated when Armour’s aim got here in.
Ronald Hernandez (RB) – 7.5 / 10 – Good, fixed dedication.
Alan Franco (CB) – 7/10 – Neutral.
George Campbell (CB) – 7/10 – Could have had a better influence given his potential, however didn’t harm.
Andrew Gutman (LB) – 9/10 – Around efficiency. After scoring a aim that was ultimately overturned, he repeatedly performed a very important a part of the assault whereas holding down the protection.
George Campbell began for Atlanta United FC vs. Charlotte FC / Perry McIntyre / ISI Photos / GettyImages
Matheus Rossetto (CM) – 8/10 – Lively in midfield concurrently it began efforts on the assault.
Amar Sejdić (CM) – 7/10 – Maintained the midfield strongly and assisted in a number of corners of Atlanta.
Osvaldo Alonso (CM) – 7/10 – Slowly returning to form after a coronary heart assault final weekend.
Atlanta United chief Josef Martinez began towards Charlotte FC / Ira L. Black – Corbis / GettyImages
Brooks Lennon (RW) – 9/10 – Strong efficiency, maintained a robust basis whereas giving creativity within the assault.
Josef Martinez (CF) – 8/10 – Beyond the aim, he continuously examined the goalkeeper and manipulated pockets of house to create alternatives.
Tyler Wolff (LW) – 6.5 / 10 – Lots of untapped potential, however didn’t supply something notably threatening.
Thiago Almada – 6/10 – More is predicted from considered one of the league’s most costly transfers.
Marcelino Moreno – 7/10 – Provide Martinez with a pair of balls contained in the field.
Jake Mulraney – 10/10 – Get off the bench within the 83rd minute to attain and win the match.
Charlotte FC’s Christian Fuchs held down the protection towards Atlanta United. / Scott Taetsch / GettyImages
Kristijan Kahlina (GK) – 7/10 – Made a few sturdy saves, however struggled on the posts and pressured out too many pointless corners.
Jaylin Lindsey (RB) – 6/10 – Very careless on the ball.
Guzmán Corujo (CB) – 6.5 / 10 – Could simply have created a stronger basis on the again.
Christian Makoun (CB) – 2/10 – Careless, pressured a penalty.
Christian Fuchs (LB) – 4/10 – A disappointment from the crew captain, silent as a pacesetter and made a number of errors and one which value them a aim.
Christian Ortiz began in midfield for Charlotte FC / Scott Taetsch / GettyImages
Ben Bender (LW) – 8/10 – Heavy dedication all through the match earlier than recording his first help for the crew.
Alan Franco (CM) – 6/10 – Not injured, didn’t assist.
Brandt Bronico (CM) – 6.5 / 10 – Disappeared because the recreation progressed.
Christian Ortiz (CM) – 7/10 – Passed an early shot on aim, however carelessly pressured a number of pointless fouls to earn a yellow.
Orrin McKinze Gaines (RW) – 6/10 – Lacked any form of creativity on the ball.
Polish nationwide crew participant Karol Swiderski leads the assault for Charlotte FC / Quality Sport Images / GettyImages
Karol Świderski (F) – 8/10 – Managed a few threatening pictures, however couldn’t hit Guzan to aim.
Adam Armor – 10/10 – Get off the bench to attain Charlotte FC’s first ever aim in MLS historical past.
Harrison Afful – 5/10 – Nothing.
Daniel Armando Ríos Calderón – 5/10 – Did not get sufficient time to affect.
