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Atlanta United FC defeats CF Montreal in a high-scoring thriller
Atlanta United FC overcame CF Montreal in a thrilling and high-scoring match that ended 10-9 in the MLS Cup Play-In Round. The match took place at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec, under the watchful eye of referee Joseph Dickerson from the United States.
From the start, Atlanta United FC appeared dominant, scoring two goals in the first half thanks to B. Lennon (minute 29) and S. Gregersen (minute 44). CF Montreal responded in the 63rd minute with a goal from J. Martinez, but the joy was short-lived.
The second half was a festival of goals, with both teams exchanging opportunities and emotions. J. Martinez scored again for CF Montreal in the 89th minute, this time from a penalty, to level the match.
The match extended into extra time, where the rain of goals continued. D. McCarty scored the first goal for Atlanta United FC in the 120th minute, followed by D. Rios in the same minute. J. Martinez completed his hat-trick with another penalty, but it wasn’t enough.
Atlanta United FC continued its dominance with goals from A. Miranchuk, D. Williams, and S. Lobjanidze, all from penalties. CF Montreal managed to score three more goals, one from N. Saliba and two from G. Corbo and J. Vilsaint, all from penalties, but could not prevent defeat.
The final score of 10-9 reflects an epic encounter that will go down in history as one of the most exciting in the MLS Cup. Atlanta United FC, with standout performances from D. McCarty and D. Rios, advances to the next round of the tournament.
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Substitutions atlanta united fc: at minute 49 T. Wolff came in and P. Amador went out., at minute 74 D. McCarty came in and A. Fortune went out., at minute 74 D. Rios came in and J. Thiare went out., at minute 89 L. Abram came in and T. Wolff went out.
Substitutions cf montreal: at minute 59 T. Pearce came in and R. Edwards went out., at minute 59 J. Vilsaint came in and S. Piette went out., at minute 59 K. Opoku came in and C. Clark went out., at minute 81 I. Sunusi came in and B. Duke went out., at minute 90 G. Corbo came in and G. Campbell went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
CF Montreal
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