MLS Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United Falls to Philadelphia Union 1-0

Published on September 25, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release


ATLANTA - Atlanta United fell to Philadelphia Union 1-0 Saturday at Subaru Park to snap its three-match winning streak. Brad Guzan made eight saves, one shy of tying a club record.

Philadelphia had the first chance of the match in the fifth minute as Sergio Santos found himself behind Atlanta's back line and in on goal, but Guzan came off his line to make a save and keep the match level, one of his five first-half saves.

After a scoreless first half, Atlanta came out strong after the break and had one of its best chances in the 52nd minute where Marcelino Moreno struck a shot from outside the box to force a diving save from Andre Blake.

Later in the 63rd minute, Guzan came up with another crucial save to deny Jack Elliot from the center of the penalty area after the defender had continued his run into Atlanta's box. But, eight minutes later, Kacper Przybylko put the Union ahead in the 71st minute, slotting home a cross from Jose Martinez at the edge of the six-yard box.

Atlanta (9-8-9, 36 points) returns to action Wednesday, Sept. 29 when it hosts Inter Miami CF at Mercedes Benz Stadium (7:00 p.m., Bally Sports South, Sports Radio 92-9 The Game, La Mejor).

MATCH INFO

Philadelphia Union 1, Atlanta United 0

Subaru Park

Chester, Pennsylvania

STATS

Shots: 18-6 Philadelphia

Shots on Target: 9-2 Philadelphia

Corner kicks: 4-2 Philadelphia

Fouls committed: 15-11 Philadelphia

Offside: 3-0 Philadelphia

Possession: 51-49 Atlanta

Passing Accuracy: 83-80 Atlanta

SCORING SUMMARY

PHI - Kacper Przybylko (Jose Martinez) 71' [HIGHLIGHT]

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

ATL - Marcelino Moreno (yellow) 31'

PHI - Jose Martinez (yellow) 39'

ATLANTA UNITED STARTING LINEUP

Brad Guzan ©; George Campbell (Tyler Wolff - 79'), Miles Robinson, Anton Walkes, Brooks Lennon, George Bello (Jake Mulraney - 69'); Santiago Sosa, Matheus Rossetto (Machop Chol - 90+1'); Ezequiel Barco, Luiz Araújo, Marcelino Moreno (Jackson Conway - 69')

Substitutes not used: Alec Kann, Mo Adams, Mikey Ambrose, Alex De John, Ronald Hernández,

PHILADELPHIA UNION STARTING LINEUP

Andre Blake ©; Jack Elliot, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo, Kai Wagner; Daniel Gazdag (Paxten Aaronson - 57'), Jose Martinez (Jack McGlynn - 79'), Jamiro Monteiro, Leon Flach; Sergio Santos (Anthony Fontana - 88'), Kacper Przybylko (Quinn Sullivan - 79')

Substitutes not used: Stuart Findlay, Davo, Joe Bendik, Bueno, Alvas Powell

OFFICIALS

Robert Sibiga (referee), Jason White (assistant), Gjovalin Bori (assistant), Joshua Encarnacion (fourth), Drew Fisher (VAR), Kathryn Nesbitt (AVAR).

TEAM NOTES

Brad Guzan's eight saves rank second all-time in club history in a single match. He owns the record with nine against NYCFC on June 9, 2018.

Jackson Conway made his first appearance with Atlanta United since Aug. 7.

George Bello led the team with 92.3 percent passing accuracy today

Miles Robinson led the team with seven clearances, a new season-high for him.

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