MLS Atlanta United FC

Barco Brace Carries Atlanta United Past New England Revolution

Published on April 13, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Behind a brace from Ezequiel Barco, Atlanta United defeated New England Revolution 2-0 Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in front of 15,016 fans. Barco replaced an injured Eric Remedi in the 15th minute and became just the second player in club history to register a brace after coming on as a substitute, joining Kevin Kratz. The Atlanta defense allowed just one shot on target for the second time this season, while Brad Guzan picked up his first clean sheet.

With multiple chances in the first 30 minutes, Atlanta finally broke through in the 29th minute from Barco's first of the night. After taking a pass from Josef Martinez along the left wing, Tito Villalba raced toward the end line and centered a ball into the box for Barco, who one-touched the ball into the back of the net.

Atlanta then doubled its lead just four minutes after halftime, as Barco curled a ball into the upper right corner after an attack had appeared to fizzle out. Villalba again got to the end line and centered a ball into the box that went untouched toward the edge of the 18-yard box. Barco corralled it and took a few steps before unleashing his shot in the upper corner.

Atlanta United (1-2-2, 5 points) returns to action at home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, April 20 against FC Dallas (4:00 p.m., ESPN, Sports Radio 92-9 The Game).

MATCH INFO

Atlanta United 2, New England Revolution 0

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Massachusetts

STATS

Shots: 19-7 Atlanta

Shots on Target: 8-1 Atlanta

Corner kicks: 5-3 Atlanta

Fouls committed: 17-14 New England

Clearances: 21-8 Atlanta

Offside: 4-1 New England

Possession: 53-47 New England

Passing Accuracy: 74-71 New England

SCORING SUMMARY

ATL - Ezequiel Barco (Tito Villalba) 29' [HIGHLIGHT]

ATL - Ezequiel Barco (Tito Villalba) 49' [HIGHLIGHT]

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

NER - Cristian Penilla (yellow) 53'

NER - Jalil Anibaba (yellow) 53'

ATL - Jeff Larentowicz (yellow) 71'

ATL - Miles Robinson (yellow) 83'

NER - Scott Caldwell (yellow) 89'

ATLANTA UNITED STARTING LINEUP

Brad Guzan; Brek Shea, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Miles Robinson, Michael Parkhurst ©; Jeff Larentowicz, Darlington Nagbe, Eric Remedi (Ezequiel Barco - 15') (Pity Martinez - 87'); Tito Villalba (Franco Escobar - 78), Josef Martinez, Julian Gressel.

Substitutes not used: Alec Kann, Florentin Pogba, Dion Pereira, Romario Williams.

NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION STARTING LINEUP

Cody Cropper; Brandon Bye, Jalil Anibaba, Andrew Farrell, Luis Caicedo; DeJuan Jones (Diego Fagundez), Carles Gil, Scott Caldwell ©, Wilfried Zahibo (Teal Bunbury - 56'); Cristian Penilla, Juan Fernando Caicedo.

Substitutes not used: Matt Turner, Justin Rennicks, Nicolas Firmino, Juan Agudelo,

OFFICIALS

Alex Chilowicz (referee), Kyle Atkins (assistant), Jeremy Kieso (assistant), Matt Franz (fourth), Geoff Gamble (VAR).

ATTENDANCE

15,016

TEAM NOTES

Eric Remedi collided with Juan Fernando Caicedo in the first minute of the match. He returned to the field, but was ultimately taken off in the 15th minute for Ezequiel Barco.

Atlanta is now 3-0-2 all-time against New England, including 1-0-2 at New England. In the five matches, Atlanta has a +10-goal differential (12-2).

Jeff Larentowicz appeared in his 395th career game, good for third place all-time in league history among field players. He's 11 behind Chad Marshall for second place.

Jeff Larentowicz started his 374th career game, also good for third place all-time in league history among field players. He's 27 behind Marshall for second.

Ezequiel Barco became the second player in club history to register a brace after coming on as a substitute.

With the win, Atlanta jumped three places into ninth place in the Eastern Conference.

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