Goals and highlights: Atlanta United 0-2 Nashville SC in MLS 2021

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In Georgia, Nashville returned to winning ways and broke Atlanta's positive streak, defeating them 2-0 with goals from Daniel Ríos and Randall Leal.

After this result, the visitors reach 30 points, while the locals continue with 27.

For the next MLS week, United will host Orlando City, and SC, New York City.

Randall Leal gets in on the act to increase the visitors' lead and put the game away.

Five minutes are added.

Atlanta make their final moves: Jurgen Damm and Ronald Hernández replace Luis Araújo and Brooks Lenon.

Nashville SC makes another change: Aké Loba comes on for C. J. Sapong.

Nashville SC's Brian Anunga is shown the yellow card.

Atlanta also changes its lineup: Alan Franco and Amar Sejdic come off and Matheus Rossetto and Erik Lopez come on.

Amar Sejdic, Atlanta United player, is the third cautioned of the match.

Nashville SC makes its first change: Randall Leal replaces Daniel Ríos.

The match between Atlanta and Nashville resumes.

With this score, Atlanta is being beaten by Nashville. 

Nashville in front! 💥@drioscal finishes a slick move for the visitors.#ATLvNSH // Heineken #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/s2jTotGhUu

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 28, 2021

With a goal in stoppage time, Nashville is triumphing in its visit to Atlanta.

On a pass from Daniel Lovitz, Daniel Ríos headed inside the box to give the visitors the lead.

In the last few minutes, Nashville SC has evened up possession of the ball, and has gradually begun to touch the opposing goal.

Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco is the second player to receive a caution card.

Nashville SC's Daniel Lovitz is the first caution of the match.

Atlanta maintains possession of the ball, but so far has not generated enough dangerous chances.

The referee calls for VAR for a possible penalty kick in Atlanta United's favor, but finally signals an infringement outside the area.

Atlanta United and Nashville SC are already facing each other at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This is how the Atlanta fans received their team and, above all, their new coach.

The first one at @MBStadium is always special 🙌 pic.twitter.com/bzj6IVYJhy

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 28, 2021

Midweek, Gonzalo Pineda spoke about how he has felt upon his arrival as Atlanta United's head coach: "In general, with the players I'm very happy with what I've seen. Everyone is very professional, everyone is trying to train at a high level and we are happy with what we have seen, so far."

J. Maher, A. Danladi, R. Leal, E. Miller, A. Muyl, R. Castellanos, K. L. Haakenson, B. Meredith y A. Loba.

R. Hernández, M. Rossetto, E. López, J. Damm, T. Wolff, A. Kann, E. Torres, G. Campbell y M. Ambrose.

J. Willis; D. Romm, W. Zimmerman, T. Washington, D. Lovitz, B. Anunga, A. Godoy, H. Mukhtar, A. Johnston, D. Ríos and C. Sapong.

B. Guzan; B. Lennon, M. Robinson, A. Franco, A. Walkes, G. Bello, L. Araujo, A. Sejdic, M. Moreno, J. Martinez and E. Barco.

For the short time that has passed since their inception, the two teams have only met five times; so far, two draws have been recorded, two wins for Atlanta and one for Nashville.

The center referee for this match will be Rosendo Mendoza; Kyle Atkins, first official; Jeremy Hanson, second assistant; Luis Guardia, fourth official; Michael Radchuk, VAR; and Jeff Muschik, AVAR.

In one hour, Atlanta United and Nashville SC will meet in MLS Week 22; both teams want the win to continue climbing the standings.

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J. Willis, J. Maher, W. Zimmerman, D. Romney, A. Johnston, R. Leal, A. Godoy, B. Anunga, D. Lovitz, C. Sapong and H. Mukhtar.

B. Guzan; G. Bello, A. Walkes, A. Franco, M. Robinson, B. Lennon, M. Moreno, A. Sejdic, L. Araujo, E. Barco and J. Martinez.

Meanwhile, last Wednesday at Nissan Stadium, playing at home, they drew 1-1 against Orlando City; their goal was scored by C. J. Sapong, who had given them the lead.

The previous Saturday, in their visit to Audi Field, they defeated DC United 1-2, with goals from Josef Martínez and Marcelino Moreno, who scored in the final stretch of the match.

For their part, the team coached by Englishman Gary Smith has been one of the most consistent in the sector so far this season, as evidenced by the fact that they have the fewest defeats in the entire competition.

They are in fourth place in the table with 32 points, after seven wins, eleven draws and two losses; they have scored 20 goals and conceded 12.

The team now coached by Mexican Gonzalo Pineda has had a rebound in recent weeks, after the departure of Gabriel Heinze from the technical direction, and that has allowed them to climb some positions.

At the moment, they are in ninth place with 27 points, the result of six wins, nine draws and six losses; they have scored 25 goals and conceded 26.

In Georgia this Saturday afternoon, Atlanta United and Nashville SC will face each other and will be looking to win in order not to lose their advantage over their rivals in the general standings. Both clubs are candidates to advance to the playoffs in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.

My name is Alan Rodriguez and I’ll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.