Atlanta United fell 1-0 to New York City FC Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena. Brad Guzan tied his season-high with six saves, however Atlanta saw its unbeaten streak end at five games.
Guzan was called into action early in the match and came up with a crucial save. Tayvon Gray played Jesus Medina into the box for a one-on-one opportunity, but Guzan rushed out to the penalty spot and blocked the shot off his chest.
Atlanta’s best chance of the first half came in the 28th minute. George Bello received a pass on the left side in the attacking half and made a darting run towards the box. He slipped a pass into Erik López who ripped a left-footed shot that took a slight deflection, but Sean Johnson made a diving save to keep the match scoreless.
NYCFC took the lead in the 69th minute. Keaton Parks gathered an errant pass in the midfield and quickly found ValentÃn Castellanos running towards goal. Castellanos then played Ismael Tajouri-Shradi into the box, who was able to sneak a low shot past Guzan.
Atlanta made three second-half substitutions as it continued to search for an equalizing goal, bringing on Cubo Torres, Mo Adams and Jurgen Damm.
Atlanta (2-2-5, 11 points) returns to action Sunday, June 27 against New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (3:30 p.m. ET, Bally Sports South, Sports Radio 92-9 The Game, La Mejor).
MATCH INFO
Atlanta United 0, New York City FC 1
Red Bull Arena
Harrison, New Jersey
STATS
Shots: 18-6 NYCFC
Shots on Target: 7-3 NYCFC
Corner kicks: 4-2 NYCFC
Fouls committed: 19-19
Offside: 3-0 NYCFC
Possession: 53-47 Atlanta
Passing Accuracy: 81%-81%
SCORING SUMMARY
NYC – Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Valentin Castellanos, Keaton Parks) 69’ [HIGHLIGHT]
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
ATL – Santiago Sosa (yellow) 12’
ATL – Ezequiel Barco (yellow) 45’
ATL – Erik López (yellow) 55’
ATLANTA UNITED STARTING LINEUP
Brad Guzan ©; Brooks Lennon, Anton Walkes, Miles Robinson, George Bello; Franco Ibarra (Mo Adams – 81’), Santiago Sosa; Erik López (Erick Torres – 62’), Jake Mulraney (Jurgen Damm – 81’), Ezequiel Barco; Marcelino Moreno.
Substitutes not used: Alec Kann, Alan Franco, Tyler Wolff, Machop Chol, Mikey Ambrose, Jackson Conway.
NEW YORK CITY FC STARTING LINEUP
Sean Johnson ©; Maxime Chanot, James Sands, Tayvon Gray (Anton Tinnerholm – 59’), Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Alfredo Morales – 87’), Jesus Medina, Gudmundur Thorarinsson (Malte Amundsen – 88’), Andres Jasson (Maxi Moralez – 59’), Nicolas Acevedo, Keaton Parks, Valentin Castellanos (Sebastien Ibeagha – 90’).
Substitutes not used: Thiago, Luis Barraza, Tony Rocha, Talles Magno.
OFFICIALS
Ismail Elfath (referee), Corey Parker (assistant), Kyle Atkins (assistant), Victor Rivas (fourth), Jose Carlos Rivero (VAR), Brian Dunn (AVAR).
ATTENDANCE
TEAM NOTES
- Brad Guzan tied his season-high with six saves
- Mo Adams made his season debut
- Jurgen Damm made his first appearance since May 1
