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Relive Carlos Carmona’s first goal with Atlanta United

Atlanta United midfielder Carlos Carmona, left, of Chile defends New York City FC forward David Villa (7) of Spain center as New York City FC Rodney Wallace watches, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Atlanta United midfielder Carlos Carmona, left, of Chile defends New York City FC forward David Villa (7) of Spain center as New York City FC Rodney Wallace watches, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
May 8, 2017

Midfielder Carlos Carmona scored his first goal with Atlanta United on Sunday against New York City FC and it was a beauty.

Carmona scored in 39th minute to tie the game 1-1 before the half.

For scoring the only goal of the game in Atlanta United's 3-1 loss on Sunday, Carmona was named the Man of the Match.

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