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Gritty Match at Audi Field Ends in Scoreless Draw Between DC United and Atlanta United FC
A hard-fought match in Washington, DC, saw DC United and Atlanta United FC battle to a 0-0 draw at Audi Field. The game, part of Major League Soccer’s 21st round, was marked by a high number of fouls and yellow cards, reflecting the intensity with which both teams approached the contest.
Atlanta United FC dominated possession with 61%, aiming to dictate the game, but struggled to convert their opportunities against a solid DC United defense. Despite holding more of the ball, they only managed one shot on target out of six attempts. DC United, on the other hand, opted for a more direct approach, generating nine shots, two of which were on target, but failed to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
Referee Guido Gonzales Jr. had a busy night, issuing four yellow cards to Atlanta United FC and one to DC United. Fouls were a constant throughout the match, with Atlanta committing 12 and DC United committing 9. The lack of clinical finishing and the defensive solidity shaped the outcome of a match that ended with a point for each team.
Substitutions dc united: at minute 59 J. Stroud came in and H. Kijima went out., at minute 72 C. Benteke came in and D. Badji went out., at minute 72 C. Antley came in and D. Dodson went out., at minute 80 Peglow came in and R. Leal went out., at minute 80 Boris Enow came in and J. Hopkins went out.
Substitutions atlanta united fc: at minute 76 M. Klich came in and T. Muyumba went out., at minute 76 B. Lennon came in and M. Edwards went out., at minute 87 A. Miranchuk came in and J. Thiare went out., at minute 87 M. Almiron came in and L. Brennan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
DC United
Atlanta United FC
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