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Atlanta United 2 Defeats Toronto FC II 2-0

May 28, 2023 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Atlanta United 2 News Release


Atlanta United 2 celebrates win
Atlanta United 2 celebrates win
(Atlanta United 2)

KENNESAW, Ga. - Atlanta United 2 defeated Toronto FC II 2-0 Sunday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Karim Tmimi scored his fifth goal of the season to help Atlanta secure three points, while Faud Adeniyi recorded his first assist of the season.

Atlanta opened the scoring in the 29th minute off an own goal from Toronto's goalkeeper Luka Gavran. Aiden McFadden dribbled the ball down the right wing and sent a looping cross towards Nick Firmino inside the box. Gavran came out of goal to try to control the cross with outstretched arms, but the keeper fumbled his attempt and knocked the ball into the net for the first goal of the evening.

Tmimi doubled Atlanta's lead in the 49th minute on a assist from Adeniyi. The play started from a free kick taken by Noah Cobb near midfield as the Homegrown defender played Erik Centeno down the left sideline before he dumped it off to Adeniyi making a run towards the left edge of the box. Adeniyi sent a low cross towards Tmimi just outside the six-yard box, and the striker one-timed his shot with his left foot into the back of the net.

Toronto had a couple of chances late, with the best chance coming in the 75th minute. Julian Altobelli struck a shot from inside the box wide right. Atlanta was able to hold Toronto without a shot on goal to secure the team's third clean sheet of the year.

ATL UTD 2 returns to action Sunday, June 4 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium to take on Inter Miami II (7:30 p.m., MLSNEXTPro.com). Some ATL UTD 2 matches are available with an MLS Season Pass subscription, located on the Apple TV app while the remainder of matches are streamed live on MLSNEXTPro.com.

Match Summary

Stats

Shots: 8-8

Shots on target: 5-0 Atlanta

Corner kicks: 8-2 Toronto

Fouls Committed: 12-12

xG: .47 - .4 Toronto

Possession: 53-47 Toronto

Passing accuracy: 91-90 Atlanta

Scoring

ATL - Luka Gavran (OG) 29'

ATL - Karim Tmimi (Faud Adeniyi) 49'

Disciplinary

ATL - Luke Brennan 🟨 36'

TOR - Theo Rigopoulos 🟨 43'

TOR - Lazar Stefanovic 🟨 82'

TOR - Adam Pearlman 🟨 83' Notes

Karim Tmimi scored his fifth goal of the season

Faud Adeniyi recorded his first assist of the season

Vicente Reyes earned his third clean sheet

Attendance: 730

ATLANTA UNITED 2 STARTING XI

GK: Vicente Reyes

D: Faud Adeniyi (Nelson Orji 64')

D: Efrain Morales

D: Noah Cobb

D: Aiden McFadden

M: Kofi Twumasi (c)

M: Toni Tiente

M: Erik Centeno (David Mejia 81')

M: Nick Firmino

M: Luke Brennan (Raimar Lopes 64')

F: Karim Tmimi (Alan Carleton 75')

Substitutes not used:

Shawn Lanza

Cooper Sanchez

Rocket Ritarita

Matthew Dejianne TORONTO FC II STARTING XI

GK: Luka Gavran

D: Theo Rigopoulos (Kundai Mawoko 63')

D: Adam Pearlman

D: Lazar Stefanovic

D: Jesús Batiz

M: Lucas Olguin (Rohan Goulbourne 68')

M: Antony Curic

M: Markus Cimernancic

M: Jordan Faria (Reshaun Walkes - 63')

F: Matthew Catavolo

F: Julian Altobelli (Alec Diaz 85')

Substitutes not used:

Dékwon Barrow

Adisa De Rosario

Jovan Ivanisevic

Matthew Medeiros

Marko Stojadinovic

OFFICIALS

Anya Voigt (referee), Jarred Mosher (assistant), Sarah Gaddes (assistant), Kyle Johnston (fourth)

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