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Atlanta United 6, Minnesota United 1: By the numbers

Fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer game between Atlanta United and Minnesota United, Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
Fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer game between Atlanta United and Minnesota United, Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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March 13, 2017

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United’s result against Minnesota United on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium:

1

win for Atlanta United this season.

Atlanta United 6, Minnesota United 1

2

Times now that the orange ball has been used in an MLS game, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

3

Goals for Josef Martinez. It was obviously the first hat trick for Martinez in MLS and the first for the team.

10

Shots by Atlanta United, including 8 on target.

17

Shots by Minnesota United, including 6 on target.

22

Crosses by Minnesota United, to 5 by Atlanta United.

50.6

Percent of the possession for Atlanta United.

56

Duels won by Atlanta United.

390

Total passes for Atlanta United to 362 for Minnesota United.

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