Sporting KC 2, Atlanta United 0: By the numbers

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez battles Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler for the ball during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta.  Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez battles Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler for the ball during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United's 2-0 loss to Sporting KC on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

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Red card given to goalkeeper Brad Guzan in the first half following a tackle of Khiry Shelton.

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1st

Red card Guzan has received as an MLS player and he believes it’s the first of his career.

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1

Goal disallowed because Josef Martinez was offside.

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1st

MLS appearance for fourth-string goalkeeper Paul Christensen, who was on because of injuries to Alec Kann and Mitch Hildebrandt.

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1st

Loss at home for Atlanta United this season. The team lost three home games during the regular season last year.

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4

Days until Atlanta United will play at Orlando

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17

Shots for Atlanta United, eight on goal.

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18

Shots for Sporting KC, three on goal.

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55.7

Percent of the duels were won by Atlanta United.

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56

Minutes that Atlanta United played with 10 men.

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56.8

Percent of the possession was controlled by Sporting KC.

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44,696

Tickets sold and distributed for the game.