Atlanta United FC vs Minnesota United FC, 2017 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
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2 - 3
2 - 3
Molino nets late winner as Minnesota beats 10-man Atlanta
Major League Soccer
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Chris McCann (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Kratz.
- 5': Attempt saved. Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Gressel.
- 5': Corner, Atlanta United FC. Conceded by Jermaine Taylor.
- 9': Attempt missed. Ibson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is just a bit too high. Assisted by Abu Danladi.
- 12': Attempt saved. Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Chris McCann.
- 15': Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
- 15': Tyrone Mears (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Michael Parkhurst.
- 16': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Carlos Carmona.
- 17': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 17': Leandro González Pirez (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Attempt blocked. Julian Gressel (Atlanta United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yamil Asad.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Julian Gressel (Atlanta United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenwyne Jones.
- 22': Foul by Tyrone Mears (Atlanta United FC).
- 22': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Collen Warner.
- 24': Carlos Carmona (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Ibson (Minnesota United FC).
- 27': Offside, Atlanta United FC. Kyle Reynish tries a through ball, but Kenwyne Jones is caught offside.
- 28': Foul by Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United FC).
- 28': Kevin Kratz (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Foul by Chris McCann (Atlanta United FC).
- 29': Attempt blocked. Jermaine Taylor (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 30': Foul by Collin Martin (Minnesota United FC).
- 30': Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Collin Martin (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Delay in match Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) because of an injury.
- 32': Delay in match (Atlanta United FC). Video Review.
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 35': Foul by Ibson (Minnesota United FC).
- 35': Tyrone Mears (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Corner, Atlanta United FC. Conceded by Francisco Calvo.
- 36': Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Yamil Asad (Atlanta United FC).
- 38': Foul by Tyrone Mears (Atlanta United FC).
- 38': Ibson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Tyrone Mears (Atlanta United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41': Attempt missed. Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
- 44': Attempt missed. Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Yamil Asad.
- 44': Substitution, Atlanta United FC. Mikey Ambrose replaces Chris McCann because of an injury.
- 45': Corner, Atlanta United FC. Conceded by Jerome Thiesson.
- 45'+1': Delay in match Leandro González Pirez (Atlanta United FC) because of an injury.
- 45'+2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Atlanta United FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Atlanta United FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 47': Corner, Atlanta United FC. Conceded by Collin Martin.
- 47': Attempt missed. Mikey Ambrose (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
- 48': Goal! Atlanta United FC 0, Minnesota United FC 1. Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Kevin Kratz (Atlanta United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenwyne Jones.
- 51': Corner, Atlanta United FC. Conceded by Francisco Calvo.
- 51': Attempt missed. Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
- 52': Foul by Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC).
- 52': Yamil Asad (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Attempt missed. Kenwyne Jones (Atlanta United FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Tyrone Mears with a cross.
- 54': Foul by Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC).
- 54': Jermaine Taylor (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Delay in match Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) because of an injury.
- 57': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 58': Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': Foul by Kyle Reynish (Atlanta United FC).
- 59': Delay in match (Atlanta United FC). Video Review.
- 59': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Christian Ramirez replaces Abu Danladi.
- 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 60': Kyle Reynish (Atlanta United FC) is shown the red card.
- 62': Substitution, Atlanta United FC. Alex Tambakis replaces Kenwyne Jones.
- 63': Attempt saved. Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 64': Attempt saved. Kevin Kratz (Atlanta United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Héctor Villalba.
- 67': Goal! Atlanta United FC 1, Minnesota United FC 1. Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 70': Attempt missed. Ibson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high.
- 71': Foul by Carlos Carmona (Atlanta United FC).
- 71': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Goal! Atlanta United FC 2, Minnesota United FC 1. Julian Gressel (Atlanta United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Yamil Asad.
- 74': Carlos Carmona (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Ibson (Minnesota United FC).
- 75': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sam Nicholson replaces Collin Martin.
- 78': Bobby Shuttleworth (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC).
- 79': Yamil Asad (Atlanta United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 79': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 79': Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 81': Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 83': Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Foul by Héctor Villalba (Atlanta United FC).
- 84': Substitution, Atlanta United FC. Jeff Larentowicz replaces Julian Gressel.
- 86': Carlos Carmona (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 86': Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
- 86': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Miguel Ibarra replaces Brent Kallman.
- 87': Foul by Carlos Carmona (Atlanta United FC).
- 87': Sam Nicholson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 87': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Leandro González Pirez.
- 88': Attempt missed. Jermaine Taylor (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin Molino with a cross following a corner.
- 90': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Yamil Asad.
- 90': Attempt missed. Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin Molino with a cross following a corner.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Sam Nicholson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Collen Warner.
- 90': Goal! Atlanta United FC 2, Minnesota United FC 2. Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Nicholson following a corner.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Sam Nicholson (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 90'+4': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Jeff Larentowicz.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kevin Molino with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+5': Foul by Kevin Kratz (Atlanta United FC).
- 90'+5': Ibson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Goal! Atlanta United FC 2, Minnesota United FC 3. Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jerome Thiesson with a cross.
- 90'+7': Foul by Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+7': Yamil Asad (Atlanta United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+7': Attempt missed. Michael Parkhurst (Atlanta United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jeff Larentowicz.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Atlanta United FC 2, Minnesota United FC 3.
- 90'+8': Match ends, Atlanta United FC 2, Minnesota United FC 3.
Statistics
 MIN |
ATL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 45.3 | Possession | 54.7 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 328 | Accurate Passes | 420 |
| 400 | Passes | 489 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 24 | Crosses | 24 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 54 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 18 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 23 | Effective Clearances | 28 |
| 23 | Clearances | 28 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 43,185
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 43,185
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | 10 | +19 | 27 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 9 | +20 | 24 |
| 3 | LAFC | 10 | +11 | 20 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 8 | +8 | 19 |
Line-Ups
Atlanta United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Kyle Reynish (GK)  |
| 5 | Leandro González Pírez |
| 3 | Michael Parkhurst |
| 16 | Chris McCann |
| 2 | Tyrone Mears  |
| 24 | Julian Gressel |
| 8 | Kevin Kratz |
| 14 | Carlos Carmona |
| 9 | Kenwyne Jones |
| 11 | Yamil Asad |
| 15 | Héctor Villalba |
Minnesota United FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Bobby Shuttleworth (GK) |
| 5 | Francisco Calvo |
| 14 | Brent Kallman |
| 4 | Jermaine Taylor |
| 3 | Jerome Thiesson |
| 17 | Collin Martin |
| 7 | Ibson Barreto da Silva |
| 26 | Collen Warner |
| 9 | Abu Danladi |
| 18 | Kevin Molino |
| 13 | Ethan Finlay |
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