NYCFC and Atlanta signed a draw (1 – 1) this Saturday, in the match corresponding to week 7.

Despite starting at a disadvantage with a penalty goal from Santiago Rodríguez in the 42nd minute of the first half, Atlanta United managed to tie the game with a goal scored by Jamal Thiare in the 19th minute of the second half.

The figure of the match was Jamal Thiare. The Atlanta United striker showed his best performance by scoring 1 goal and shooting twice into the opponent’s goal.

Santiago Rodríguez also played a good game. The New York City FC midfielder scored 1 goal and looked for the opposite goal with 4 shots.

It was a duel with a locked game, marked by interruptions and fouls. There were several reprimands: James Sands, Tayvon Gray, Derrick Williams and Keaton Parks.

NYCFC tactician Nick Cushing lined up the starting lineup with a 4-5-1 formation with Matthew Freese in goal; Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Birk Risa and Kevin O Toole on the defensive line; Keaton Parks, James Sands, Adrián Martínez, Santiago Rodríguez and Hannes Wolf in the middle; and Monsef Bakrar in attack.

For their part, those chosen by Gonzalo Pineda took the field with a 4-5-1 formation with Brad Guzan between the three sticks; Brooks Lennon, Noah Cobb, Derrick Williams and Caleb Wiley on defense; Tristan Muyumba, Bartosz Slisz, Saba Lobjanidze, Thiago Almada and Tyler Wolff in the midfield; and Jamal Thiare up front.

The judge chosen to direct the game at the Citi Field stadium was Rosendo Mendoza.

For the next date, NYCFC will play at home against New England Revolution, while Atlanta will host Philadelphia Union.