Atlanta United FC 2:1 Sporting Kansas City — Match Report

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Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in MLS, a result built on a fast start. Two goals inside the first 24 minutes gave them control, and although Stephen Afrifa pulled one back late, they never looked like giving it away.

Tomás Jacob put Atlanta ahead in the 13th minute from Miguel Almirón's assist, and Fafà Picault doubled the lead 11 minutes later, with Elías Baez providing the pass. Kansas City improved after the break and Afrifa scored with 20 minutes left, but Atlanta saw out the game. Cards went to Emir Karić in the 22nd minute, Luke Brennan in the 72nd and Elías Baez in the 76th.

The stats pointed to a tight contest: possession was 51% to 49% in Kansas City's favour and both sides had eight shots. Yet Atlanta were far more clinical, scoring from two of their two big chances and posting an expected-goals figure of 1.89 against the visitors' 0.68.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City?

Atlanta United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City (MLS).

Who scored?

Tomás Jacob (13', assist Miguel Almirón) for Atlanta United; Fafà Picault (24', assist Elías Baez) for Atlanta United; Stephen Afrifa (70') for Sporting Kansas City.

Was Atlanta United's win deserved?

Yes — Atlanta United were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City?

Yellow cards: Emir Karić (Sporting Kansas City); Luke Brennan (Atlanta United); Elías Baez (Atlanta United).

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