Photos: Atlanta United earns playoff victory

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Photos: Atlanta United earns playoff victory

A 3-1 win over NYCFC has the Five Stripes in the Eastern Conference finals.

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Josef Martinez celebrates scoring the teamâs first goal against goalkeeper Sean Johnson on a penalty kick for a 1-0 lead over New York City with teammates Miguel Almiron and Julian Gressel during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Josef Martinez scores the teamâs first goal on a penalty kick for a 1-0 lead over New York City during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans raise a tifo of head coach Gerardo Martino to start the game against New York City during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (center) celebrates scoring his second goal of the night with teammates for a 3-1 victory over New York City during their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scores his second goal of the night for a 3-1 victory over New York City during their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (center) celebrates scoring his second goal of the night with teammates for a 3-1 victory over New York City during their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron scores his teamâs second goal of the night on a penalty kick for a 2-0 lead over New York City during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United players Josef Martinez (left) and Michael Parkhurst (right) help midfielder Miguel Almiron (center) celebrate scoring his teamâs second goal of the night on a penalty kick for a 2-0 lead over New York City during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron is covered up by teammates after scoring his teamâs second goal of the night on a penalty kick for a 2-0 lead over New York City during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson stands dejected after giving up the third goal of the night to Atlanta United to fall 3-1 in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Josef Martinez (second from left) is mobbed by teammates while celebrating scoring the teamâs first goal on a penalty kick for a 1-0 lead over New York City during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Atl left is New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson. Martinez had two goals on the night for a 3-1 victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez pumps his fist after scoring his first of two goals against New York City during their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez and New York City midfielder Yangel Herrera collide battling for the ball during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: New York City defender Maxime Chanot takes out Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron at the knees during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino looks for a penalty call after New York City defender Maxime Chanot took out midfielder Miguel Almiron at the knees during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron takes a shot on goal past New York City midfielder Jesus Medina during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Nov 11, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Josef Martinez celebrates scoring the teamâs first goal against goalkeeper Sean Johnson on a penalty kick for a 1-0 lead over New York City with teammates Miguel Almiron and Julian Gressel during the first half in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff match on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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