Atlanta United 4, Houston 1: By the numbers

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United’s 4-1 win against Houston on Saturday at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium:

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Ejection of Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino. It came in the second half after he kicked the ball to midfield.

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Appearance and night to remember for Andrew Carleton, his first this season. The 16-year-old is a native of Powder Springs.

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Penalty kick for Atlanta United, its first this season.

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Hat tricks this season by an Atlanta United player after Miguel Almiron accomplished the feat on Saturday. The first was by Josef Martinez against Minnesota United.

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Goals this season for rookie Julian Gressel after he scored in the second half.

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Goals by Miguel Almiron, two of which were started by steals by Yamil Asad.

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Goals for Almiron this season, tying him with Martinez for the team lead.

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9

Of 11 games that Atlanta United has scored first. It tied (Seattle) and lost (NYCFC) the two games in which it didn’t score first.

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14

Goals for Atlanta United’s three Designated Players this season.

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16

Years in the league for Houston DeMarcus Beasley. He made his pro debut the same year Carleton was born.

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20

Shots for Almiron this season before Saturday’s game. Of the 20, nine were on goal. He had six shots on Saturday, three on goal.

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58.9

Percent of the duels were won by Atlanta United.

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62.7

Percent of the possession for Atlanta United. It was the second consecutive week they had at least that much of the ball.

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78.9

Percent passing accuracy for Atlanta United.