A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United’s game against Houston on Saturday:
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Penalty kick missed by Miguel Almiron. It came in the 49th minute.
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Debuts for Atlanta United players in the starting 11: Franco Escobar and Darlington Nagbe.
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Goals scored off corner kicks by Houston in the first half. They led the league with 17 set-piece goals last season.
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Yellow cards given to Atlanta United’s players in the first half. Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Chris McCann and Julian Gressel were punished.
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Goals scored in the first half by Houston. No team scored more than three goals in a game against Atlanta United last season.
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11
Shots inside the penalty box for Houston.
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Shots by each team. Houston put 10 on goal to Atlanta United’s 2.
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20
Crosses by Atlanta United. Houston’s starting centerbacks are 6-0 and 6-3 and the goalkeeper was 6-3. Josef Martinez is 5-7.
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55.8
Percent of the duels were won by Houston.
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59.1
Percent of the possession was controlled by Atlanta United.
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20,377
Announced attendance for the game at BBVA Compass Stadium.
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