The game in 100 words (or less): Welcome to the wonderful world of Atlanta sports teams, MLS. Up 1-0 75 minutes into their MLS debut, Atlanta United pulled an [insert sad professional sports team from Atlanta], and conceded twice in the space of six minutes to lose 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls at Bobby Dodd Stadium, the expansion side’s temporary home until July. Yamil Asad bagged the game’s opening goal not long before the half-hour mark, and Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s side was in total control of the evening’s proceedings, holding the Red Bulls to just two shots on target through 75 minutes. The 76th minute would see Alec Kann tasked with saving three efforts; he would make only two, as Daniel Royer headed home the equalizer. Six minutes later, Anton Walkes get the final touch as the the ball rolled over his own goal line.
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Three Four moments that mattered
25' — Asad prods home at the back post — Welcome to MLS, Atlanta. Roooaaarrr.
BOOM. @YamilAsad11 slots home the first goal in @ATLUTD history. #ATLvNY https://t.co/z1kW1QrsN6
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 6, 2017
67' — Almiron tries to chip Robles, leaves it short — Surely a better way to finish a wide-open breakaway exists…
76' — Royer gets up, heads home for 1-1 — So, yeah, Almiron’s going to want that one back. Royer rises above, gets the hoop and the harm.
We're all level in Atlanta.
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 6, 2017
Royer heads it in to tie it 1-1. #ATLvNY https://t.co/F2tHlqrzIQ
82' — Walkes gets the final touch to complete RBNY’s comeback — The problem for Anton Walkes? Well, he currently plays for Atlanta, and that’s Atlanta’s goal.
Mr. BWP is back. ⚽️#ATLvNY | #RBNY pic.twitter.com/Cq2z5VC5kf
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) March 6, 2017
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Men of the match: Daniel Royer
Goalscorers: Asad (25'), Royer (76'), Walkes (OG - 82')
