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Atlanta United 1, Minnesota United 0: By the numbers

Atlanta United's Brad Guzan watches play in the first half of Saturday's game at Minnesota United. (Atlanta United)
Atlanta United's Brad Guzan watches play in the first half of Saturday's game at Minnesota United. (Atlanta United)
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April 1, 2018

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United’s 1-0 win against Minnesota United on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium:

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Shutout this season for Atlanta United’s defense.

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1st

Road win for Atlanta United this season.

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1st

Appearance in his MLS career for Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, who came on for Jeff Larentowicz in the 74th minute.

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2

Yellow cards given to Leandro Gonzalez Pirez in the first half, resulting in his ejection. Those were his second and third yellow cards, and first ejection this season. He received 10 yellow cards and one red card last season.

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3

Saves for Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

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5

Shots for Atlanta United, but just two on target.

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9

Points from four games this season for Atlanta United.

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13

Shots for Minnesota United, but just three on target.

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21

Degrees at kickoff, according to weather.com, which said it felt like 7 degrees.

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45

Open play crosses for Minnesota United.

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48

Duels won by Atlanta United. Minnesota United won 50.

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70.7

Percent of the possession for Minnesota United.

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74

Percent passing accuracy for Atlanta United.

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87.1

Percent passing accuracy for Minnesota United.

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18,057

Tickets sold or distributed for Saturday’s game.

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