Atlanta United defeated New England 7-0 on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a game that midfielder Jeff Larentowicz said was one of the weirder he has experienced.
Two Revs players were given red cards in the first half. Both came with help from the VAR system.
After the game, I posted a by-the-numbers look at the historic victory.
So, for the first time this season, here’s a second by-the-numbers look at the game:
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Goals for New England
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0
Shots for New England, the first time in league history a team has failed to get off a shot.
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0
Corners for New England.
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2
New England players sent off because of red cards.
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10
Shots on target for Atlanta, giving them 22 in the past two games.
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13
Shots from inside the penalty box.
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20
Shots overall for Atlanta United.
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22
Difference in goals scored and goals allowed for Atlanta United.
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27
Clearances for New England.
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32
Goals scored Atlanta United Designated Players Josef Martinez (13), Hector Villalba (11) and Miguel Almiron (8) this season. There are four MLS teams that haven’t reached 32 goals.
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42
Points for Atlanta United with eight games remaining, including six at home.
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54
Goals this season for Atlanta United.
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75.9
Percent of the possession was controlled by Atlanta United.
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SOUTHERN FRIED SOCCER PODCAST AFTER THE GAME
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