Atlanta United FC vs New England Revolution, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSNew England Revolution gets on right track with win in Atlanta
Gustavo Bou scored his team-leading seventh goal as the New England Revolution snapped a winless streak by beating Atlanta United.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Matt Polster.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Brad Knighton.
- 6': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Alan Franco.
- 8': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Anton Walkes.
- 9': Attempt missed. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Carles Gil with a cross following a corner.
- 11': DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 11': Foul by Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United).
- 13': Attempt saved. Erick Torres (Atlanta United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marcelino Moreno.
- 13': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Andrew Farrell.
- 14': Attempt saved. Marcelino Moreno (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 14': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Brad Knighton.
- 14': Attempt missed. Erik López (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Anton Walkes (Atlanta United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake Mulraney.
- 17': Foul by Machop Chol (Atlanta United).
- 17': Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 18': Goal! Atlanta United 0, New England Revolution 1. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Adam Buksa.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcelino Moreno.
- 20': Offside, Atlanta United. Amar Sejdic tries a through ball, but Machop Chol is caught offside.
- 22': Attempt missed. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 22': Attempt saved. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gustavo Bou with a through ball.
- 23': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by DeJuan Jones.
- 24': Attempt missed. Alan Franco (Atlanta United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Amar Sejdic with a cross following a corner.
- 24': Offside, New England Revolution. Adam Buksa tries a through ball, but Gustavo Bou is caught offside.
- 25': Carles Gil (New England Revolution) hits the left post with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Adam Buksa.
- 26': Attempt saved. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carles Gil with a cross.
- 29': Offside, Atlanta United. Marcelino Moreno tries a through ball, but Erik López is caught offside.
- 31': Erick Torres (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
- 31': Erick Torres (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
- 32': DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United).
- 36': Attempt saved. Erick Torres (Atlanta United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brooks Lennon with a cross.
- 36': Attempt saved. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carles Gil with a through ball.
- 36': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Alec Kann.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Erick Torres (Atlanta United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcelino Moreno with a through ball.
- 40': Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Wilfrid Kaptoum (New England Revolution).
- 41': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by George Campbell.
- 42': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by George Campbell.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Atlanta United 0, New England Revolution 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Atlanta United 0, New England Revolution 1.
- 46': Offside, Atlanta United. Marcelino Moreno tries a through ball, but Erik López is caught offside.
- 48': Attempt saved. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maciel.
- 52': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Machop Chol.
- 52': Attempt missed. Matt Polster (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Carles Gil with a cross following a corner.
- 55': Foul by Erick Torres (Atlanta United).
- 55': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 56': Foul by George Campbell (Atlanta United).
- 56': Maciel (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Substitution, Atlanta United. Jackson Conway replaces Erick Torres.
- 59': Attempt missed. Machop Chol (Atlanta United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by George Campbell.
- 60': Erik López (Atlanta United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 60': Foul by Brandon Bye (New England Revolution).
- 62': Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Adam Buksa (New England Revolution).
- 62': Foul by Wilfrid Kaptoum (New England Revolution).
- 62': Marcelino Moreno (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Attempt missed. Jake Mulraney (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Marcelino Moreno.
- 67': Substitution, New England Revolution. Tommy McNamara replaces Wilfrid Kaptoum.
- 68': Foul by Brandon Bye (New England Revolution).
- 68': Jake Mulraney (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Alan Franco (Atlanta United).
- 69': Tommy McNamara (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Alan Franco (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Erik López (Atlanta United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brooks Lennon.
- 70': Brandon Bye (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Jackson Conway (Atlanta United).
- 72': Substitution, New England Revolution. Christian Mafla replaces DeJuan Jones because of an injury.
- 75': Attempt missed. Jake Mulraney (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marcelino Moreno.
- 75': Foul by Jackson Conway (Atlanta United).
- 75': Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Jackson Conway (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Foul by Henry Kessler (New England Revolution).
- 77': Jackson Conway (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Atlanta United. Tyler Wolff replaces Erik López.
- 80': Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Christian Mafla (New England Revolution).
- 81': Attempt saved. Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marcelino Moreno.
- 82': Substitution, New England Revolution. Arnór Ingvi Traustason replaces Maciel.
- 83': Substitution, New England Revolution. Teal Bunbury replaces Gustavo Bou.
- 84': Attempt saved. Marcelino Moreno (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Machop Chol.
- 86': Foul by Jackson Conway (Atlanta United).
- 86': Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 87': Attempt missed. Matt Polster (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Carles Gil.
- 88': Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 88': Foul by Alan Franco (Atlanta United).
- 89': Attempt missed. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) left footed shot from long range on the left is too high from a direct free kick.
- 90': Anton Walkes (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Adam Buksa (New England Revolution).
- 90': Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Christian Mafla (New England Revolution).
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 90'+1': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Arnór Ingvi Traustason.
- 90'+2': Offside, Atlanta United. Alec Kann tries a through ball, but Alan Franco is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Anton Walkes.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Atlanta United 0, New England Revolution 1.
- 0': Match ends, Atlanta United 0, New England Revolution 1.
Statistics
 NE |
ATL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 39 | Possession | 61 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 227 | Accurate Passes | 395 |
| 296 | Passes | 472 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 14 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 80 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 47 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 16 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 18 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 42,517
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 42,517
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City FC | 4 | +8 | 10 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Red Bull New York | 4 | -1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Atlanta United FC (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Alec Kann (GK) |
| 6 | Alan Franco  |
| 4 | Anton Walkes |
| 32 | George Campbell |
| 10 | Marcelino Moreno |
| 13 | Amar Sejdic |
| 23 | Jake Mulraney |
| 11 | Brooks Lennon |
| 31 | Erick Torres |
| 30 | Machop Chol |
| 16 | Erik López |
New England Revolution (4-1-2-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Brad Knighton (GK) |
| 4 | Henry Kessler |
| 2 | Andrew Farrell |
| 13 | Maciel |
| 24 | DeJuan Jones |
| 15 | Brandon Bye |
| 22 | Carles Gil |
| 8 | Matt Polster |
| 5 | Wilfrid Kaptoum |
| 7 | Gustavo Bou |
| 9 | Adam Buksa |
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