Atlanta United FC don win 2-1 against Orlando City SC for one thrilling match on Decision Day, Saturday, October 19, 2024. The match, wey happen for Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, see both teams fight hard because dem get something to play for.
Saba Lobjanidze score the first goal for Atlanta United inside seven minutes, thanks to assist from Pedro Amador. Nine minutes later, Jamal Thiaré add another goal after corner kick from Alexey Miranchuk cause confusion for Orlando City SC goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
Orlando City SC manage to reduce the score to 2-1 in the 42nd minute when MartÃn Ojeda head the ball into the net after cross from Rafael Santos. But Atlanta United hold on tight, even after Miranchuk’s penalty shot in the second half was saved by Gallese.
The win and some help from other matches mean Atlanta United now have chance to qualify for MLS Cup Playoffs. Dem need win plus two specific results from other matches to clinch playoff berth.
Atlanta United make some defensive substitutions in the second half, including bringing in Dax McCarty, who play his last MLS regular season match in his hometown of Orlando.
