A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United's 3-1 loss in a penalty-kick shootout to Columbus on Thursday in the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
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Wins team’s final five games. Team went 0-2-3 and scored four goals during that stretch.
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1
Playoff game in Atlanta United’s history.
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2
Losses at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Atlanta United.
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3
Misses of penalty kicks for Atlanta United in the shootout.
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3
Of Atlanta United’s top four scorers this season that didn’t get to shoot. They were Josef Martinez, Miguel Almiron and Yamil Asad.
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Penalty kicks made by Columbus’ players in the shootout.
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4
Shots that hit bar during the first 120 minutes.
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10
Offsides call in regulation.
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13
Shots on target in game. Atlanta United had 8. Columbus had 5.
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41
Shots in regulation between the two teams. Atlanta United had 23 and Columbus had 18.
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55.9
Percent of the possession was controlled by Atlanta United.
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81.1
Passing accuracy for Atlanta United.
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67,221
Tickets sold, setting a new record in the MLS playoffs. It broke the previous mark of 61,316 set in 2002 in a game between Los Angeles and New England.
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886,625
Tickets sold for 18 home games this season.
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