Gutman, Wolff lead Atlanta United over D.C. United

ATLANTA — Andrew Gutman and Tyler Wolff scored second-half targets to guide Atlanta United to a 3-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night time.

Giorgos Giakoumakis scored his tenth purpose of the season – placing him in a four-way tie for the league lead – when he used an help from Miles Robinson within the thirteenth minute to present Atlanta United (7-4-7) the lead.

DC United (6-7-5) pulled even within the twenty seventh minute on a purpose by Taxiarchis Fountas — his fourth of the marketing campaign — with an help from Chris Durkin.

Atlanta United regained the lead 4 minutes into the second half on a purpose by Gutman, a defender. Thiago Almada notched his league-leading ninth help on Gutman’s third netter this marketing campaign.

Tyler Wolff used assists from Gutman and Giakoumakis so as to add an insurance coverage purpose within the 73rd minute. It was Wolff’s third rating of the season.

Brad Guzan completed with 4 saves for Atlanta United. Tyler Miller saved one shot for DC United.

Atlanta United has gained 5 straight towards DC United after posting sweeps in every of the final two seasons. Orlando City (2018-19) is the one different group Atlanta United has crushed 5 straight occasions.

Atlanta United had an 18-match scoring streak finish in a scoreless draw with Los Angeles FC on Wednesday. The membership had performed to 4 straight attracts earlier than beating DC.

DC United entered play having scored 18 factors over a 10-match span, one thing it hadn’t performed since 2019. United’s three highway wins this season equals its complete in every of the final 4 campaigns.

DC United returns house to host Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Atlanta United is idle.

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