Photos: Atlanta United falls to Montreal, 2-1

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Photos: Atlanta United falls to Montreal, 2-1

AJC photos from Atlanta United's home match against Montreal on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen sits on the ground at the end of the game after a loss against CF Montreal, 2-1, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Fans cheer CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez and he responds after scoring two goals for CF Montreal in their 2-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United players greet the few fans left in the stands after losing 2-1 against CF Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez reacts after scoring his team’s second goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

CF Montreal forward Josef Martínez is congratulated by forward Kwadwo Opoku after scoring his team’s second goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams (right) heads the ball against CF Montreal midfielder Samuel Piette (center) during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United fans were disappointed as they watched their team lose to CF Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United fans were disappointed as they watched their team lose to CF Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United interim head coach Rob Valentino reacts as CF Montreal scores the second goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United coach Rob Valentino reacts during a 2-1 loss to CF Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

CF Montreal forward Josef Martínez (center) battles for possession against Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (left) and defender Stian Gregersen (right) during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (center) cannot connect with a header during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze attempts a shot against CF Montreal defender Fernando Alvarez during the first half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

CF Montreal forward Josef Martinez raises his arms to celebrate his goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette (right) heads the ball against Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen (left) during the first half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Daniel Ríos controls the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (middle) battles for possession against CF Montreal forward Raheem Edwards (left) during the first half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Daniel Rios (19) connects on a header to score his team’s first goal against FC Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Daniel Rios (left) watches the ball as he scores his team’s first goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Daniel Rios (back) watches the ball as he scores his team’s first goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Montreal on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen sits on the ground at the end of the game after a loss against CF Montreal, 2-1, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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