Key Takeaways
- Matt Turner denied Atlanta eight times to keep New England’s defence firm.
- Will Sands and Peyton Miller scored late goals that turned the match after Fafà Picault had given Atlanta a first-half lead.
- Atlanta have now lost four league games in a row and remain bottom of the Eastern Conference.
New England Revolution made it four straight wins on Wednesday night, edging Atlanta United FC 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner was the visitors’ hero, stopping eight Atlanta attempts to protect the lead his side claimed in the closing stages.
Atlanta struck first when 36-year-old winger Fafà Picault slid home his opening goal of the campaign in the 38th minute.
The Revolution levelled with 17 minutes left. Midfielder Carles Gil swung in a corner and defender Will Sands glanced a header inside the far post for his first MLS goal.
Five minutes later rookie Peyton Miller sealed the points, smashing a first-time finish past Brad Guzan after a low cross reached him at the back post.
Alhassan Yussuf thought he had put New England ahead early on, but his volley that crashed in off the woodwork was ruled out for offside following a VAR check.
The defeat leaves Gerardo Martino’s side on just four points from nine matches and owning the worst goal difference in the league, minus 20.
New England, meanwhile, climb to 15 points, continuing the strong start that has seen them lose only once all season.
