ATLANTA. New York City managed to capture a draw against Atlanta United with a late goal from G. Thorarinsson scored in the (90′) after Atlanta United got a lead with a goal from M. Moreno (17′).
The match was played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday and it started at 11:30 pm local time. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 16.9 degrees Celsius or 62.42 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 76%.
Match Statistics
- 54 Ball Possession 46
Shots
- 14 Total 13
- 7 On Target 4
- 7 Off Target 9
- 1 Shots blocked 4
- 121 Attack 100
- 34 Dangerous attack 39
- 99 Ball safe 81
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 1
Fouls
- 14 Total 18
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
The ball possession was similar. Atlanta United was in possession of the ball for 54% of the time vs. New York City that controlled the ball for 46% of the time.
Attitude and shots
New York City was more aggressive with 39 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 4 were on target. However, that was not enough New York City to win the match.
Atlanta United shot 14 times, 7 on target, 7 off target. On the opposite side, New York City shot 13 times, 4 on target, 9 off target.
Cards
Atlanta United received 2 yellow cards (A. Franco and M. Robinson). Talking about the opposition, New York City received 2 yellow cards (J. Sands and M. Moralez).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this match, Atlanta United will have 43 points to stay in the 9th place. On the opposite side, New York City will have 41 points like DC United, Montreal Impact and Minnesota United to move down in the 13th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Atlanta United will host Inter Miami on the 27th of October with a 2-1 head to head statistic in favor of Inter Miami (3 draws).
New York City will host DC United on the 23rd of October with a 7-5 head to head in favor of New York City (3 draws).
Atlanta United – Formation
Atlanta United
60'
69'
17'
Atlanta United started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
The manager Gonzalo Pineda Reyes decided to play with the following team: Brad Guzan , Miles Robinson , Alan Franco , Anton Walkes , Brooks Lennon , Matheus Rossetto , Santiago Sosa , George Bello , Luiz Araújo , Erick Torres and Marcelino Moreno .
The home team had on the bench: Erik Lopez, Jake Mulraney, Alec Kann, Ronald Hernández, Franco Ibarra , Jürgen Damm, Amar Sejdic , Josef Martínez and George Campbell.
Substitutions
Atlanta United made 3 changes: E. Torres for J. Martinez (59′), S. Sosa for F. Ibarra (69′) and Luiz Araujo for A. Sejdic (81′).
Best player: Luiz Araújo
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Atlanta United was Luiz Araújo.
His rating is with 63 passes (77% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 10 duels out of 21. He performed 4 crosses.
New York City – Formation
New York City
New York City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Regarding the opposition, Ronny Deila played with: Sean Johnson , Tayvon Gray , James Sands , Alexander Callens , Malte Amundsen , Alfredo Morales , Keaton Parks , Jesús Medina , Maxi Moralez , Thiago Andrade and Valentin Castellanos .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Andres Jasson, Gedion Zelalem , Héber , Luis Barraza, Tony Rocha, Santiago Rodríguez , Talles Magno , Vuk Latinovich and Gudmundur Thórarinsson .
Substitutions
New York City made 5 changes: M. Meineche for G. Thorarinsson (61′), J. Medina for S. Rodriguez (62′), A. Morales for G. Zelalem (73′), T. Andrade for T. Magno (74′) and K. Parks for Heber (86′).
Best player: Sean Johnson
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for New York City was the goalkeeper: Sean Johnson. His rating is 7.71. He performed 6 saves.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Atlanta United – New York City – 1-1
- Inter Miami – Toronto – 3-0
- Cincinnati – Chicago Fire – 3-4
- DC United – New England – 2-3
- Orlando City – Montreal Impact – 1-1
