Atlanta beats Toronto 3-1 behind Miranchuk's goal and assist

Atlanta United beat Toronto FC 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The hosts built a 2-0 halftime lead, then added a third goal six minutes into the second half to take control.

Alexey Miranchuk was the player of the game with a Chirp Rating of 8.0. He had one goal and one assist. Miguel Almirón opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, finishing from the centre of the box after a Miranchuk through ball. Cooper Sanchez made it 2-0 in the 40th minute with a left footed shot into the bottom right corner, set up by Almirón. Miranchuk scored himself in the 51st minute from the centre of the box to make it 3-0.

Toronto answered late. Lewis Morgan scored in the 79th minute into the bottom left corner, assisted by Josh Sargent, who led Toronto with 5 shots. It was too little too late. Atlanta moves to 9-6-18 and Toronto falls to 9-12-12.

Chirp's Sim gave Atlanta 43% before the game.