Atlanta United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes, 2023 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Thiago Almada's stunning late goals lift Atlanta United over Earthquakes
Thiago Almada scored twice in second-half stoppage time to rally host Atlanta United to a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Delay in match because of an injury Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 3': Foul by Jackson Conway (Atlanta United).
- 3': Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Hand ball by Andrew Gutman (Atlanta United).
- 5': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Juan José Purata.
- 5': Foul by Paul Marie (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 5': Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Jeremy Ebobisse tries a through ball, but Cade Cowell is caught offside.
- 8': Foul by Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 8': Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 9': Foul by Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 9': Franco Ibarra (Atlanta United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Goal! Atlanta United 0, San Jose Earthquakes 1. Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza.
- 13': Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 16': Attempt missed. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 16': Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 18': Attempt saved. Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza.
- 18': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Bradley Guzan.
- 19': Attempt blocked. Paul Marie (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 20': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Paul Marie.
- 21': Foul by Matheus Rossetto (Atlanta United).
- 21': Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thiago Almada.
- 23': Delay in match because of an injury Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 24': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 26': Andrew Gutman (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 28': Foul by Franco Ibarra (Atlanta United).
- 28': Rodrigues (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Offside, Atlanta United. Thiago Almada tries a through ball, but Brooks Lennon is caught offside.
- 31': Attempt missed. Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 31': Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Miles Robinson (Atlanta United).
- 35': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Jonathan Mensah.
- 37': Attempt blocked. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jackson Yueill.
- 38': Penalty conceded by Paul Marie (San Jose Earthquakes) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 39': Penalty missed! Bad penalty by Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) left footed shot is close, but misses to the left. Luiz Araújo should be disappointed.
- 40': Attempt saved. Jackson Conway (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 40': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Daniel.
- 41': Attempt saved. Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 42': Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Juan José Purata.
- 43': Attempt missed. Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brooks Lennon.
- 44': Attempt saved. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jackson Conway.
- 45'+1': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Paul Marie.
- 45'+4': Foul by Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 45'+4': Juan José Purata (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Foul by Franco Ibarra (Atlanta United).
- 45'+4': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Atlanta United 0, San Jose Earthquakes 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Atlanta United 0, San Jose Earthquakes 1.
- 46': Attempt blocked. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caleb Wiley.
- 47': Attempt missed. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andrew Gutman.
- 49': Attempt missed. Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Cade Cowell.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes) with an attempt from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jeremy Ebobisse with a cross.
- 52': Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jackson Yueill.
- 52': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Bradley Guzan.
- 53': Attempt missed. Rodrigues (San Jose Earthquakes) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza with a cross following a corner.
- 54': Foul by Jackson Conway (Atlanta United).
- 54': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Substitution, Atlanta United. Derrick Etienne replaces Caleb Wiley.
- 56': Substitution, Atlanta United. Miguel Berry replaces Jackson Conway.
- 57': Foul by Matheus Rossetto (Atlanta United).
- 57': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luiz Araújo.
- 59': Attempt missed. Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a fast break.
- 60': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Paul Marie.
- 60': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Carlos Akapo replaces Paul Marie.
- 62': Attempt missed. Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Derrick Etienne.
- 63': Foul by Juan José Purata (Atlanta United).
- 63': Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 66': Franco Ibarra (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Attempt missed. Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Miguel Berry.
- 67': Derrick Etienne (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Foul by Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 68': Attempt blocked. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 69': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Benjamin Kikanovic replaces Cade Cowell.
- 71': Attempt missed. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andrew Gutman.
- 71': Foul by Matheus Rossetto (Atlanta United).
- 71': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 73': Delay in match because of an injury Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 75': Andrew Gutman (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 75': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Miguel Trauco.
- 76': Foul by Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 76': Franco Ibarra (Atlanta United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Juan José Purata (Atlanta United).
- 80': Substitution, Atlanta United. Amar Sejdic replaces Matheus Rossetto.
- 80': Substitution, Atlanta United. Luis Abram replaces Juan José Purata.
- 81': Attempt saved. Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Derrick Etienne.
- 82': Delay in match because of an injury Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 84': Attempt missed. Miguel Berry (Atlanta United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Andrew Gutman with a cross.
- 85': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Tanner Beason replaces Miguel Trauco because of an injury.
- 85': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Jack Skahan replaces Cristian Espinoza.
- 85': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Michael Baldisimo replaces Jamiro Monteiro.
- 87': Attempt missed. Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Andrew Gutman with a cross.
- 87': Benjamin Kikanovic (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United).
- 88': Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Michael Baldisimo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 90'+1': Foul by Benjamin Kikanovic (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 90'+1': Luiz Araújo (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Benjamin Kikanovic (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Hand ball by Amar Sejdic (Atlanta United).
- 90'+1': Franco Ibarra (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+3': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Carlos Akapo.
- 90'+3': Goal! Atlanta United 1, San Jose Earthquakes 1. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Brooks Lennon following a corner.
- 90'+5': Corner, Atlanta United. Conceded by Jonathan Mensah.
- 90'+5': Hand ball by Thiago Almada (Atlanta United).
- 90'+6': Offside, Atlanta United. Andrew Gutman tries a through ball, but Derrick Etienne is caught offside.
- 90'+7': Derrick Etienne (Atlanta United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+7': Foul by Jonathan Mensah (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 90'+9': Goal! Atlanta United 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1. Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
- 90'+9': Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Atlanta United 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1.
- 0': Match ends, Atlanta United 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1.
Statistics
 SJ |
ATL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 39.6 | Possession | 60.4 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 275 | Accurate Passes | 441 |
| 343 | Passes | 514 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 9 | Crosses | 24 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 59 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 30 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 18 | Tackles | 24 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 3 |
| 31 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 31 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 67,538
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 67,538
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | FC Dallas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Atlanta United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Guzan (GK) |
| 22 | Juanjo Purata |
| 12 | Miles Robinson |
| 15 | Andrew Gutman |
| 11 | Brooks Lennon |
| 23 | Thiago Almada |
| 14 | Franco Ibarra  |
| 20 | Matheus Rossetto |
| 36 | Jackson Conway |
| 26 | Caleb Wiley |
| 10 | Luiz Araújo |
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 42 | Daniel (GK) |
| 26 | Rodrigues |
| 4 | Jonathan Mensah |
| 21 | Miguel Trauco |
| 3 | Paul Marie |
| 35 | Jamiro Monteiro |
| 7 | Carlos Gruezo |
| 14 | Jackson Yueill |
| 11 | Jeremy Ebobisse |
| 44 | Cade Cowell |
| 10 | Cristian Espinoza |
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