Photos: Atlanta United stays alive in MLS playoffs

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Photos: Atlanta United stays alive in MLS playoffs

AJC photos from the Atlanta United vs. Columbus match on Nov. 7, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-2.

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) embraces forward Xande Silva (16), who donned a Spider-Man mask, as they celebrate Silva’s goal during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-2.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Xande Silva (16) scores his team’s second goal under pressure during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United's Thiago Almada (10), Tristan Muyumba (8) celebrate with forward Xande Silva (16) after Silva’s goal during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (21, left) and midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) dance after Mosquera scored his team’s third goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) tries to control the ball during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley (26) battles for possession against Columbus Crew defender Mohamed Farsi (23) during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) responds to the crowd as he leaves the field during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) embraces Atlanta United coach Gonzalo Pineda after being sub during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) connects with a header to score his team’s first goal during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) reacts with the crowd after scoring his team’s first goal during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) watches defender Luis Abram (4) reject the ball during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United players pose for the team’s photo moment before they face the Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United coach Gonzalo Pineda watches the Jumbotron as the team prepares to face the Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United and Columbus Crew players take the field as they prepare for Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) tips the ball for his team’s fourth goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte (28) is unable to grab Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada’s (10) shot as he scored his team’s fourth goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) reacts after scoring during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) motions to the crowd after scoring during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans react after midfielder Thiago Alamada’s goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United players celebrate forward Edwin Mosquera’s goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Xande Silva (16) reacts after missing a shot in the box during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (21) takes a shot to score his team’s third goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United players celebrate forward Edwin Mosquera’s goal during the second half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

An Atlanta supporter with a megaphone directs the chanting as supporter groups arrive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United supporters groups chant as they arrive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United supporters groups chant as they arrive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta supporters hold a flare as supporters groups gather to cheer for the Atlanta United outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) embraces forward Xande Silva (16), who donned a Spider-Man mask, as they celebrate Silva’s goal during the first half against Columbus Crew in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-2. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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