Atlanta United Look To Upset Powerhouse Inter Miami

Game 1 Recap

Atlanta United will play away at Miami on Saturday the 9th of 2024. The series is tied up at 1-1 heading into the 3rd. Atlanta had lost the first game when they played in Miami 2-1. An early goal was scored in the second minute by the Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez bagging his 21st goal this season with an assist from Diego Gomez. Jordi Alba had the second goal in the game with an assist from Lionel Messi in the 60th minute. Saba Lobzhanidze had the lone goal for Atlanta United in the 39th minute with an assist from Pedro Amador. 

ATL’s Dangerous Players

Pedro Amador has been in form recently. In the last 4 games, he has had 4 assists with only starting 9 games this season after joining the team on July 1 and signing a two-year contract. In games one and two Brad Guzan played a part in the final scores. In game one he was the hero of Atlanta United with 9 saves. In game two, however, he had an error that led to Miami’s lone goal by Hector Martinez after Brad Guzan dropped the ball in front of a Miami player. As Atlanta gets ready to travel down to face the heavy favorites to win the MLS cup they will have to be ready to put up a fight. 

​Ingredients to Cook Inter Miami

Atlanta will not have Brooks Lennon to help both the defensive and offensive side of their football. He had shoulder surgery and will most likely miss somewhere between four to six months. The 27 year old Ronald Hernandez will be the replacement for Brooks Lennon heading into the third game looking to contribute just as much as he did in the last. Completed 50 out of 53 passes in the second game and will be looking to clamp down Jordi Alba as he attacks. The tools to the match for Atlanta united will be to be prepared to be under pressure for the first 10-15 minutes of the game before Miami starts to calm down. Playing from the wings and getting your fullbacks forward to put in crosses could ultimately be the deciding factor in whether or not they pull the upset of the playoffs. With Pedro amador wheeling and dealing crosses like he has been doing that will be the main thing to continue. Atlantas set pieces have to be something that Miami should be afraid of. And on the defensive side of the ball you have to be prepared for the one twos on the wing as well as being ready to take on the corners. Alba will be a dangerous man as his crosses and the way he moves up the field can and will always be difficult to watch. Clearing the ball out of the boxes will be key 83% of Inter Miami’s goals have come from inside the box. (68-82)