Yamil Asad gave Atlanta United a 2-0 lead over Chattanooga on Saturday with a stunning goal in the 36th minute.

Off a pass from Kenwyne Jones, Asad struck the ball with his right foot from just outside the penalty box. The shot sailed over Chattanooga goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck and curled into the top right corner.

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