Thiago Almada doubles in Atlanta United’s 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes

In USA Week 1 – MLS 2023, Atlanta celebrated this Saturday against SJ Earthquakes. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Thiago Almada (47′ 2T and 53′ 2T, from a free kick). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Jérémy Ebobisse (12′ 1T).

Luiz Araújo missed the chance to equalize for Atlanta United, failing to convert a penalty in the 38th minute of the first half.

Thiago Almada was the figure of the match. The Atlanta United midfielder scored 2 goals and shot on goal 9 times.

Jeremy Ebobisse was also important. The San Jose Earthquakes forward scored 1 goal and touched the opposite goal 3 times.

The course of the match was very tight and intense, with more nerves than game. There were several warned: Carlos Gruezo, Benji Kikanovic, Franco Ibarra and Thiago Almada.

Atlanta technical director Gonzalo Pineda proposed a 5-3-2 strategy with Brad Guzan in goal; Brooks Lennon, Miles Robinson, Juan José Purata, Andrew Gutman and Caleb Wiley on the defensive line; Matheus Rossetto, Franco Ibarra and Thiago Almada in the middle; and Luiz Araújo and Jackson Conway in attack.

For their part, those led by Luis González Gallaguer stopped with a 4-4-2 pattern with Daniel under the three sticks; Paul Marie, Jonathan Mensah, Rodrigues and Miguel Trauco in defense; Carlos Gruezo, Jackson Yueill, Jamiro Monteiro and Cristian Espinoza in midfield; and Cade Cowell and Jeremy Ebobisse in front.

Referee Jon Freemon was chosen to carry out the actions of the match.

At the next date, Atlanta will host Toronto FC and the SJ Earthquakes will play at home against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Stanford Stadium.

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