Photos: Atlanta United cruises past Montreal

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Photos: Atlanta United cruises past Montreal

Photos: Atlanta United (6-1-1) extended its unbeaten streak to seven games with a home win Saturday in soccer.

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Kevin Kratz celebrates scoring the go ahead goal on a free kick for a 2-1 lead over the Montreal Impact during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Kratz scored two goals on free kicks during the second half to help win the match 4-1. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

*** POSSIBLE VISUAL LEDE *** April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron scores on a penalty kick to tie the game 1-1 against Montreal Impact during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz scores an apparent goal past Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush but the United were ruled offsides on the play during the first half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush reacts as Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (left) scores on a penalty kick to tie the game 1-1 during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Kevin Kratz scores the go ahead goal on a free kick for a 2-1 lead over the Montreal Impact during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Kratz scored two goals on free kicks during the second half to help win the match 4-1. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez just misses a goal against Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush and defender Jukka Raitala during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez just misses a goal against Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush and defender Jukka Raitala during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Rowdy and proud Atlanta United fans fill Mercedes-Benz stadium to watch their team defeat the Montreal Impact 4-1 in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: The gold spike arrives for the Atlanta United match against the Montreal Impact during a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush blocks a shot by Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez during the first half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino breaks up a heated confrontation between Miguel Almiron (left) and Montreal Impact player Chris Duval (right) during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco works the ball against the Montreal Impact during the first half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez goes up to head the ball over Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Greg Garza heads the ball against the Montreal Impact during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron works the ball for a shot on goal against five Montreal Impact defenders during the first half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez works the ball toward the goal for a shot against the Montreal Impact during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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April 28, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Kevin Kratz celebrates scoring the go ahead goal on a free kick for a 2-1 lead over the Montreal Impact during the second half in a MLS soccer game on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Atlanta. Kratz scored two goals on free kicks during the second half to help win the match 4-1. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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