A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United’s 1-1 draw with Sporting KC on Sunday at Children’s Mercy Park:
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Amount of celebrating done by Jacob Peterson after he scored the tying goal in the first minute of injury time. He played at Sporting KC from 2012-16 before signing with Atlanta United as a free agent.
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1
Of 3 consecutive road games Atlanta United will play. The remaining two are at D.C. United on Aug. 23 and at Philadelphia on Aug. 26.
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1
Start in league play for Mikey Ambrose, who filled in for the injured Greg Garza at left fullback.
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1st
Time this season that VAR was used in an Atlanta United game. Of course, this was the first weekend that the Video Assistant Referee system was used in MLS.
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2
Goals scored by Jacob Peterson after he tied the game in the first minute of injury time. His other goal came at Minnesota United.
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2
Shots on goal by Atlanta United in the game.
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5
Yellow cards for Atlanta United. They were given to Mike Ambrose, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Yamil Asad, Carlos Carmona and Jeff Larentowicz.
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7
Shots by Atlanta United.
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14
Shots by Sporting KC, three on goal.
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16
Points earned on the road for Atlanta United this season. Only Toronto (17) has more.
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35
Points for Atlanta United this season.
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42
Goals for Atlanta United this season. It’s tied for third-most in the league.
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46
Percent of the possession was controlled by Atlanta United.
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53.1
Percent of the duels were won by Sporting KC.
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75.5
Percent passing accuracy for Atlanta United.
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78.6
Percent passing accuracy for Sporting KC.
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