A by-the-numbers review of Atlanta United’s 7-0 win against New England on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
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Time in MLS history has a team failed to even get off a shot. New England became that team on Wednesday.
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Goal for Kevin Kratz this season after his free kick in the 70th minute from 25 yards.
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Hat-tricks this season for Josef Martinez.
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Goals this season for Anton Walkes after his second the game’s fourth in the 45th minute.
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Consecutive wins for Atlanta United.
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Red cards given to New England players in the first half.
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Shutouts for Atlanta United this season.
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Goals scored is a season-high.
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Goal difference matches the largest in MLS history.
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Goals scored in two games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium by Atlanta United.
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Goals for Hector Villalba after his goal in the 90th minute.
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Consecutive sellouts for the MLS expansion team, including the past two at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Assists for Almiron this season after his pass to Martinez for the game’s first goal. He leads the team.
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Goals for Martinez this season after his strike in the second minute, penalty kick in the 30th minute and penalty kick in the 39th minute.
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Minutes into the game New England’s Xavier Kouassi was given a red card after he was judged to have stomped on Yamil Asad. The Revs were reduced to 10 men.
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42,511
Announced attendance for the game.
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