Photos: Atlanta United defeats New England

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Photos: Atlanta United defeats New England

Photos from the October 19, 2019 soccer match against New England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United won 1-0.

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) celebrates with teammates after he scored the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) reacts after Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) scored the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) blocks the shot in the first half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) punches out the ball over Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) in the first half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Justin Meram (14) heads the ball over New England Revolution midfielder Brandon Bye (15) in the first half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan reacts after blocking a shot during the first half of of an MLS Cup playoff soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) scores the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) celebrates with teammates after he scored the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) scores the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) gives Atlanta United fans the thumbs up after Atlanta United defeated the New England Revolution in the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (left) celebrates with rapper Waka Flocka Flame after Atlanta United defeated the New England Revolution in the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) takes a selfie with fans after Atlanta United defeated the New England Revolution in the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) waves to fans after Atlanta United defeated the New England Revolution in the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) controls the ball as he collides with New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell (6) in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Justin Meram (14) reacts after he didn't make a shot on goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) blocks the shot at the end of the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) heads the ball over New England Revolution midfielder Brandon Bye (15) in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) collies with New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell (2) in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer reacts in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) injures in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) injures in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans hold banners before the first round of the MLS playoffs between the Atlanta United and the New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) celebrates with teammates after he scored the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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