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|| On the anniversary of the first home match played by Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United got things rolling quickly with Luiz Arajo in the second minute. But things really started to heat up in the second 45. Right from the bat, Atlanta United gave the home fans a reason to rejoice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Juanjo Purata, a defender, scored in the 47th minute with a header from a corner kick taken by Lennon. All four of Purata's goals this year have come from headers. However, Toronto FC responded quickly. The away team pushed the ball down the midfield, but Atlanta United's goalkeeper Raul Gudio rushed out to clear it. In the 52nd minute, forward Ayo Akinola was able to tie the game 1-1 with a low shot that snuck past goalkeeper Gudio. In the 62nd minute, Atlanta United took back the initiative. Gutman sent a header well beyond the penalty area on a corner kick. Amar Sejdi was able to get a head on it and send a flying header across the penalty area. The ball w...

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