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Atlanta United Wins 4-0 vs. FC Cincinnati

September 15, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release


ATLANTA - Atlanta United put on a dominant performance Wednesday night in a 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati. Luiz Araújo, Josef Martínez and Ezequiel Barco all scored while Alan Franco recorded three assists, making him the first player in club history to do so. Martínez's two goals brought his career MLS regular season goal total to 85 which is the most in a player's first 100 appearances.

Araújo quickly handed Atlanta the lead in the fifth minute with a brilliant display of speed and skill. Franco delivered a pass to the Brazilian near the center circle in Atlanta's half where he was quickly enclosed by three Cincinnati defenders. Araújo turned to his left to find space and was met by Ronald Matarrita, but Atlanta's Designated Player blew by the Cincinnati captain and raced down the right side. Araújo finished the play by squaring his hips towards goal and placing a left-footed shot into the far side of the net for the 1-0 lead. It was Araújo's first goal for the club while Franco was credited with his first assist.

Atlanta doubled its lead in the 40th minute. From a set piece roughly 40 yards from goal, Araújo lofted a ball into the box on the right side for Franco, who one-timed the ball across goal where Martínez nodded home his seventh goal of the year.

Martínez scored his second of the night less than 10 minutes into the second half. Franco intercepted a pass and immediately played the ball to Barco. The Argentine dribbled through the midfield and sent a through ball to Martínez down the left side. The Venezuelan took a few touches before curling a shot to the far corner, leaving Tyton flat-footed for his eighth goal of the season.

Atlanta polished off its strong performance in the 86th minute with a free kick goal from Barco. It was his sixth goal of the year.

Atlanta (8-7-9, 33 points) returns to action Saturday, Sept. 18 when it hosts D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (3:30 p.m., Univision, Sports Radio 92-9 The Game, La Mejor).

MATCH INFO

Atlanta United 4, FC Cincinnati 0

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta, Georgia

STATS

Shots: 15-11 Atlanta

Shots on Target: 9-3 Atlanta

Corner kicks: 4-3 Atlanta

Fouls committed: 18-15 Cincinnati

Offside: 3-1 Atlanta

Possession: 61-39 Atlanta

Passing Accuracy: 89-86 Atlanta

SCORING SUMMARY

ATL - Luiz Araújo (Alan Franco) 5' [HIGHLIGHT]

ATL - Josef Martínez (Alan Franco, Luiz Araújo) 40' [HIGHLIGHT]

ATL - Josef Martínez (Ezequiel Barco, Alan Franco) 55' [HIGHLIGHT]

ATL - Ezequiel Barco 86' [HIGHLIGHT]

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

FCC - Brenner (yellow) 39'

FCC - Edgar Castillo (yellow) 45'

FCC - Ronald Matarrita (yellow) 54'

ATL - Mo Adams (yellow) 73'

FCC - Brandon Vazquez (yellow) 79'

FCC - Chris Duvall (yellow) 82'

ATL - Tyler Wolff (yellow) 90+1'

ATLANTA UNITED STARTING LINEUP

Brad Guzan ©; Alan Franco, Brooks Lennon (Jurgen Damm - 75'), Miles Robinson, George Campbell, Jake Mulraney (George Bello - 66'); Ezequiel Barco, Matheus Rossetto (Mo Adams - 66'), Marcelino Moreno, Luiz Araújo (Erick Torres - 85'); Josef Martínez (Tyler Wolff - 74').

Substitutes not used: Alec Kann, Machop Chol, Alex De John, Erik López.

FC CINCINNATI SC STARTING LINEUP

Przemyslaw Tyton; Edgar Castillo (Alvaro Barreal - 62'), Gustavo Vallecilla (Geoff Cameron - 73'), Nick Hagglund, Zico Bailey (Chris Duvall - 79'), Ronald Matarrita ©, Allan Cruz, Caleb Stanko, Florian Valot (Luciano Acosta - 62'), Brenner (Calvin Harris - 74'), Brandon Vazquez.

Substitutes not used: Haris Medunjanin, Yuya Kubo, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Ben Lundt.

OFFICIALS

Drew Fischer (referee), Matthew Nelson (assistant), Ryan Graves (assistant), Ted Unkel (fourth), Alan Kelly (VAR), Nick Uranga (AVAR).

TEAM NOTES

Josef Martínez scored two goals for his seventh and eighth of the year. It was also his 21st multi-goal game in MLS, six of those being hat tricks.

Luiz Araújo scored his first goal for the club.

Alan Franco became the first player in club history to record three assists in one match.

Ezequiel Barco scored his first goal from a direct free kick.

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