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He Atlanta United still winless in tournament MLS is Back and now fell 0-1 against him FC Cincinnati this Thursday, in a morning duel that they were numerically disadvantaged most of the match and the rival won for the first time in the 2020.
With this result, those led by Frank de Boer They are last in Group E by not adding points, since the first duel was lost 0-1 with the New York Red Bull last Saturday and will close the group activity next Tuesday against the Columbus Crew, hoping to rank as one of the best third parties in the competition.
The Five Stripes They were better in the first half despite staying with a man less than 25 minutes after the expulsion of Jake Mulraney for double yellow. They had more the ball, but little creation and they did not know how to take advantage of the fact that the rival defended in his field despite having a numerical advantage.
The Mexican-American Edgar Castillo He entered the field in 33 ‘by striker Adam Jahn, the modification with which Frank de Boer sought to maintain balance and had a clear opportunity at 45’, when he appeared in the area, cut and took a shot that Alec May commanded a corner kick.
The controversy occurred at 50 ‘ of the added time of the first part, when Ezequiel Barco was shot down in the area and they scored a penalty that Gonzalo Martínez was ready to charge, although the referee canceled it after reviewing it in the VAR for an offside at the beginning of the play.
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