Highlights
Tomorrow, Atlanta United will meet their quarter-final opponents. Which will come out of the playoff between America and FC Communications.
90+2'
The game is over in the United States. Atlanta United defeats Motagua 3-0, 4-1 on aggregate, to advance to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League.
90'
Shot inside the area by Luis Fernando who goes off course.
90'
Add two minutes.
Atlanta United Video Goal
Gonzalo Martinez scored his second goal of the night.
Beautiful goal by “Pity” Martínez gives @ATLUTD 🇺🇸 a 4-1 lead on the aggregate over @MOTAGUAcom 🇭🇳 | #SCCL2020 #ATLvMOT pic.twitter.com/Edz4RQDoCU
— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) February 26, 2020
87'
Change from Atlanta United. Hyndman out, Adams in.
83' Atlanta United Goal
Reckless goalkeeper's foul on Josef Martinez. The referee lets the play run by the law of advantage and without goalkeeper, Gonzalo Martinez scores the goal.
81'
Half a turn inside the Moreira area and the Atlanta defense takes the shot.
80'
First change of Atlanta United. Luis Fernando enters, Jake Mulraney leaves.
75'
Because of Motagua's desperation, the Hondurans have dedicated themselves to kicking Atlanta United players.
Atlanta United Video Goal
Atlanta United is sentencing the playoffs with a score by Josef Martinez.
WHAT A GOAL! @JosefMartinez17 and "Pity" Martínez combination once again!@ATLUTD 🇺🇸 #SCCL2020 #ATLvMO pic.twitter.com/uodzISNEhd
— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) February 26, 2020
68'
Last change of Motagua. Rubilio Castillo enters, Mayorquín leaves.
65'
Walter Martinez gave notice within seconds of entering the court.
64'
Change of Motagua. Martinez enters and Felix Crisanto leaves.
60' Atlanta United Goal
Josef Martínez receives the ball inside the area and before the goalkeeper leaves, the Venezuelan forward scores the second goal of the night.
59'
Klusener's header goes over the top of Brad Guzan's goal.
57'
Change of Motagua. Matías Galvaliz leaves, Gonzalo Klusener enters.
52'
Free shot by Ezequiel Barco that he performs underneath the goal, but he cuts off the goalkeeper of Motagua.
47'
Counterpunch from Atlanta United. Barco assists Josef Martinez, but his shot goes off the side of the goal.
46'
The second half starts at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
45'
The first half is over. Atlanta United beats Motagua 1-0 so far.
Atlanta United Video Goal
Gonzalo Martinez was able to finish the play after a great combination with Josef Martinez.
MARTINEZ!! Goal @ATLUTD! “Pity” Martínez scores the opener after a great combination and gives his team a 2-1 lead on the aggregate. | #SCCL2020 #ATLvMOT pic.twitter.com/dUf9WFg4i1
— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) February 26, 2020
40' Atlante United Goal
Great combination between the two Martinez and ends up scoring Gonzalo with a cross.
37'
Josef Martinez enters the area, shoots, and back Rougier cuts.
34'
Joseph Martinez assists Gonzalo Martinez from outside the area, but the attempt is very crossed from Motagua's goal.
30'
Ezequiel Barco receives a great filtered pass from Martinez. Barco shoots from outside the area and the attempt goes sideways.
29'
New clearance by Montes, now he took out Gonzalo Martinez's shot.
28'
Individual play by Joseph Martinez, he shoots, but defender Montes deflects the attempt.
19'
Head shot by Joseph Martinez going sideways.
17'
Attempt from outside the area by Mayorquín who leaves without goal direction.
14'
Ezequiel Barco's shot inside the box, but Marcelo Santos' sweep saves Atlanta United's goal.
10'
Free kick by Gonzalo Martinez that goes above the goal.
6'
Center by Gonzalo Martinez looking for the second post, but can't find any of his teammates for the shot.
2'
Ezequiel Barco's centre, but Joseph Martinez is unable to finish off with a great start from goalkeeper Rougier.
0'
The game starts at Fifth Bank Stadium. Atlanta United and Motagua looking for a ticket to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League.
Atlanta United and Motagua are already on the field for the CONCACAF Champions League protocol ceremony.
Great atmosphere from Atlanta United fans looking to see their team advance to the next round of the CONCACAF Champions League.
The 17s have arrived pic.twitter.com/TJTHjn47Ny
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) February 26, 2020
Lineup Motagua
¡Titulares listos!@MOTAGUAcom 🇭🇳 visita Atlanta para enfrentarse a @ATLUTD 🇺🇸 después de empatar 1-1 en el partido de ida | #ATLvMOT #SCCL2020 pic.twitter.com/lGjqBGocZD — Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) February 26, 2020
Lineup Atlanta United
@ATLUTD 🇺🇸 will face @MOTAGUAcom 🇭🇳 at home in the second leg of the round of 16 of #SCCL2020 | #ATLvMOT pic.twitter.com/Y4MSYwrYIO — Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) February 26, 2020
The stadium pitch is in good condition for tonight's match.
Stage is set.#SCCL2020 | #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/shXw66SdUC
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) February 25, 2020
A few minutes ago, this was Atlanta United's arrival at home for this match in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Little by little, the Motagua fans are beginning to make their presence felt at Third Bank Stadium.
Comienza a llegar la afición #Motaguense al Fifth Third Bank Stadium pic.twitter.com/dKulr00AzR
— Fútbol Club Motagua (@MOTAGUAcom) February 25, 2020
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Motagua Key Player
Rubilio Castillo, forward from Motagua. Given the Honduran team's need to score goals, it will be key for Castillo to be forceful about his scoring options. In addition to his forcefulness, the speed he has can be critical in damaging Atlanta's defense.
Atlanta United Key Player
Gonzalo Martinez, Atlanta United midfielder. He's the different man on the U.S. team. He has a unique talent and will be the man to give him a break in the tightest moments of the game. His intelligence in making filtered passes and collecting free kicks can make all the difference on the night.
Motagua last roster
J. Rougier; M. Pereira, M. Santos, F. Crisanto, O. Elvir; H. Castellanos, M. Galaviz, K. López, R. Mayorquín; R. Moreira, R. Castillo.
Atlanta United last roster
B. Guzan; F. Meza, F. Escobar, A. Walks, M. Adams; E. Hyndman, E. Remedi, J. Larentowicz; E. Barco, G. Martínez, J. Martínez.
Referee
For tonight's game, the central referee will be: Keylor Herrera Villalobos.
Motagua, for the miracle in the United States
Dreaming doesn't cost anything and the team coached by Diego Vasquez will be looking to make a splash against one of the candidates to go the furthest in the tournament. Motagua could not take advantage of the condition as local and only tied against Atlanta. With the criterion of visiting goal, at least must go to score a goal at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in order to aspire to advance to the next round.
Atlanta, to finish the series
The red-and-black team has everything in its favor to advance to the next round of the continental championship. They made their mission in Honduras by being able to score the away goal in their 1-1 draw with Motagua. Now at home they will have to keep their cool to dominate the game and reach the next round of the tournament.
Kick-off time 8pm ET
The Atlanta United vs Motagua match will be played at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium, in Atlanta, USA. The kick-off is scheduled at 8:00pm ET.
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