Josef Martinez scores 35th goal as Atlanta United wins MLS Cup
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Josef Martinez scored once more as Atlanta United won the MLS Cup by beating the Portland Timbers. Atlanta United was crowned MLS Cup champions in just its second season after a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Josef Martinez and Franco EscobarJosef Martinez scores 35th goal as Atlanta United wins MLS Cup
Josef Martinez scored once more as Atlanta United won the MLS Cup by beating the Portland Timbers. Atlanta United was crowned MLS Cup champions in just its second season after a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Josef Martinez and Franco Escobar scored either side of halftime at a sold-out Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It capped a fine campaign for Gerardo Martino's men, who were largely in control throughout against the Timbers in the coach's final game in charge. The season finale took a while to get going, with Martinez having a penalty shot turned down in the opening stages. Darlington Nagbe and Miguel Almiron — the latter forcing a good save from Jeff Attinella — had opportunities for Atlanta before the opener. Michael Parkhurst's sliding tackle saw the ball fall to Martinez, the prolific MLS MVP calmly rounding Attinella before opening the scoring six minutes before halftime. Portland looked for an immediate response, and Jeremy Ebobisse had a header saved by Brad Guzan before the brea Read more