Kenwyne Jones gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead over D.C. United in the ninth minute of Sunday’s game at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
It was Jones’ second goal this season and came on an assist by Yamil Asad.
Jones just missed another in the 17th minute when another headed shot grazed by the right post of Bill Hamid’s goal. A minute later he was caught from behind with a tackle on a breakaway.
Atlanta United had two chances in the first two minutes to score. Each time, Hector Villalba’s shot was saved by Bill Hamid. The first came on a tough angle for Villalba as he met the ball right as Hamid was closing in. The second should have been put away because Villalba had an almost open goal from less than 2 yards out. Hamid was able to get a foot on the shot, sending it out for a corner kick.
Villalba had two chances to score or contribute assists in the second half of last week’s 3-1 win at Real Salt Lake. Altanta United failed to score both times.
