Atlanta United 2, Columbus 0: By the numbers

Atlanta United defeated Columbus 2-0 on Saturday.

Atlanta United defeated Columbus 2-0 on Saturday.

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United’s 2-0 win at Columbus on Saturday at MAPFRE Stadium:

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Assist for Alec Kann this season. It came on Hector Villalba’s opening goal.

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Amazing fan for Atlanta United, nicknamed Bearded Fan, who was acting like a professional wrestler throughout the game. He blew kisses. He shouted “Whoo.” It was fun to watch.

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Consecutive shut outs for Atlanta United’s defense.

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Consecutive wins in MLS for Atlanta United.

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Full days before Atlanta United will play another game when it hosts San Jose at Georgia Tech.

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Consecutive wins over Columbus for Atlanta United.

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3

Yellow cards for Kann this season for wasting time after he received one on Saturday.

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3

Shots blocked by Atlanta United.

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3

Consecutive starts for Anton Walkes, including two at right fullback.

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The team is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. It started the game in sixth.

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Goals this season for Villalba after scoring two on Saturday.

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8

Shots, four on goal, for Atlanta United.

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12

Shots, one on goal, for Columbus United.

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17

Points dropped in its previous six road games across all competitions.

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19

Crosses for Columbus.

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53.1

Percent of the duels were won by Columbus.

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57.5

Percent of the game’s possession went to Columbus.