Atlanta United FC Escapes Inter Miami CF In Game 2

     Atlanta United FC stayed alive against Inter Miami CF 2-1 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Saturday night. Game 3 of the best-of-three series will be played in South Florida next Saturday.

     The Herons picked up the only goal during the first half for a 1-0 lead. Atlanta United FC goalkeeper Brad Guzan fanned on a clearing kick and David Martinez chipped in a left-footed shot from 19 yards away into an empty net for Inter Miami in the 40th minute. 

     In the second half, Atlanta United FC evened it up 1-1 in the 58th minute when Derick Williams put in a header from eight yards. They avoided elimination four minutes into stoppage time as Xande Silva fired an 18-yard shot with his right foot to make it 2-1.