The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Doug Roberson rates Atlanta United's players in its 1-0 win against Orlando on Friday at Exploria Stadium:
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, 7.5: Finished with four saves and his 13th clean sheet this season. ...
Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, 7: Yellow card in the 36th minute stopping a counterattack, but it had to be done. ...
Centerback Miles Robinson, 7.5: Goal-saving block in the fifth minute. ... Headed a way Nani free kick in later in the half, and slid to block another Nani shot in the 38th minute. ... Only beat one time one-on-one
Centerback Flo Pogba, 7: Poor start with a turnover and then was beaten to the end line in the first eight minutes. ... As he has done, Pogba played well the rest of the game.
Right wingback Julian Gressel, 6: Had trouble with Nani, who created seven chances. ... Also had trouble beating the first man with his crosses. ... Seemed to show fatigue for first time this season.
Left wingback Justin Meram, 6: Booed every time he touched the ball, he still put in a solid performance with three chances created.
Defensive midfielder Eric Remedi, 5: Back after missing the previous two games because of an adductor injury, Remedi looked a bit off in the first half. ... Subbed out as part of a plan before the game.
Defensive midfielder Darlington Nagbe, 6: Tracked back to stop a one-on-one in the 22nd minute. ... Left early because Frank de Boer said he felt something.
Attacking midfielder Ezequiel Barco, 7: Earned an assist on Josef Martinez's goal. ... Worked hard on defense in the second half.
Striker Pity Martinez, 5: At least four giveaways in the first 22 minutes and more than half-dozen in the first half. ... Solid right-footed shot went just wide near the 25th minute. ... His pass to Ezequiel Barco started the goal.
Striker Josef Martinez, 7.5: Goal in the 60th minute gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead. ... His next shot, a chipped effort, hit the crossbar. ... Missed another chance later in the half.
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Jeff Larentowicz (on for Remedi, 46), 6.5:
Emerson Hyndman (on for Nagbe, 61), 6:
Hector Villalba (on for P. Martinez, 78), 6.5:
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