Photos: Josef Martinez makes a statement against NYCFC

Atlanta United

Photos: Josef Martinez makes a statement against NYCFC

Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez leads a 2-1 critical win over NYCFC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez strikes a victory pose for the fans after scoring his second goal against New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (left) Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer (center) and assistant coaches Orlando Trustfull (left) and Bob de Klerk lead the team in a 2-1 victory over New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Striker Josef Martinez goes up for a header over New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot that gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Striker Josef Martinez goes up for a header over New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot that gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Striker Josef Martinez delivers a header over New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot that gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Josef Martinez connects with Pity Martinez (background) after his first of two goals against New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez delivers a penalty kick for his second goal aginst New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Atlanta won, 2-1.

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (right) is the first to celebrate with forward Josef Martinez after a penalty kick for his second goal against New York City FC during a 2-1 victory in their soccer match on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez celebrates scoring an MLS record-setting goal Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (right) heads the ball into the net with assistance from Franco Escobar for a goal - which was overturned after review - against New York City FC defenders Valentin Castellanos (left) and Alexander Callens (right) Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco steals the ball from New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez goes up for a bicycle kick on goal that he missed against New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta. Martinez went on to score both his team's goals of a 2-1 victory.

Atlanta United midfielder Emerson Hyndman steals a pass and breaks away from New York City FC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson blocks a shot by Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram works past New York City FC defender Anton Tinnerholm Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram and New York City FC defender Anton Tinnerholm collide battling for a header Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United's Miles Robinson defends against New York City FC forward Valentin Castellanos Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez gets some air as he helps defend against New York City FC on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram gets off a shot between New York City FC defenders in front of their goal Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco works his way through New York City FC defenders Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez strikes a victory pose for the fans after scoring his second goal against New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (left) Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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