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Atlanta United 3, Orlando City 3: By the numbers

September 16, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) works with the ball against Orlando City SC defender Donny Toia (25) in the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
September 16, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) works with the ball against Orlando City SC defender Donny Toia (25) in the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Sept 16, 2017

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United's 3-3 draw with Orlando City on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

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1

MLS attendance record set.

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2

Atlanta United shots hit the post.

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2

Goals by Orlando City were scored within three minutes of Atlanta United tying the game.

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2

Other players in MLS history have scored three goals in back-to-back games.

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6

Goals in the past two games for Josef Martinez.

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7

Assists for Julian Gressel and Hector Villalba this season after their passed led to Martinez’s goal to open Atlanta United’s scoring.

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10

Shots for Orlando City, including five on goal.

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16

Goals for Martinez this season in 14 games after his tap-in in the 37th minute , and a header and then a volley in the second half.

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17

Shots for Atlanta United, including seven on goal.

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43

Points for Atlanta United this season.

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70,425

Tickets sold for Saturday’s game, a new MLS single-game record.

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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