Atlanta United 2 3:2 New York City FC II — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Arif Kovac scored twice as Atlanta United 2 held off a late New York City FC II fightback to win 3-2. The forward's double proved the difference in a match that saw the home side repeatedly pegged back by a spirited away team.

Kovac opened the scoring in the 12th minute from Andrew Jardines' pass, but the match remained tight until the 66th minute when Adrian Gill set up Kovac for his second. Niccolò Vafiades pulled one back for New York City FC II in the 70th minute, only for Liam Butts to restore Atlanta's two-goal cushion in the 86th minute with an assist from Cameron Dunbar. Two minutes later, Camilo Ponce struck for the visitors via Jonathan Lopez, but Atlanta United 2 held on through five yellow cards across both sides.

Atlanta United 2 dominated the expected goals battle 2.57 to 0.55 and outshot New York City FC II 13 to 10, though the away side had 51% possession and more corners. The first half told its own story: Atlanta controlled the xG 0.64 to 0.02 and limited the visitors to one shot, but the second half saw New York improve with nine shots to Atlanta's seven. Arif Kovac was the standout player, earning an 8.5 rating with two goals from his forward position. There is no next fixture to look ahead to.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Atlanta United 2 vs New York City FC II?

Atlanta United 2 3-2 New York City FC II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Arif Kovac (12', assist Andrew Jardines) for Atlanta United 2; Arif Kovac (66', assist Adrian Gill) for Atlanta United 2; Niccolò Vafiades (70') for New York City FC II; Liam Butts (86', assist Cameron Dunbar) for Atlanta United 2; Camilo Ponce (88', assist Jonathan Lopez) for New York City FC II.

Were there any cards in Atlanta United 2 vs New York City FC II?

Yellow cards: Kieran Smith (New York City FC II); Daniel Chica (Atlanta United 2); Cooper Flax (New York City FC II); James Donaldson (Atlanta United 2); Cameron Dunbar (Atlanta United 2).

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