Substitute Kevin Kratz hit a brace on a pair of sensational second-half free kicks, Miguel Almiron also bagged his second brace of the season, and Atlanta United completed a furious late comeback to complete a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Impact.
Almiron leveled from the spot in the 70th minute to spark the rally, which ran Atlanta's unbeaten run to seven matches (6-0-1) after they were hammered by Houston in their season opener.
Kratz bent his first gorgeous curler into the top corner eight minutes later, Almiron finally tucked away a chance from the run of play in the 84th minute, and then Kratz drove in yet another set piece strike to add insult to injury for Montreal.
Saphir Taider's early header for his first MLS goal gave the Impact the lead. But Montreal have now conceded 16 times during a four-match losing stretch, with 13 of those goals coming after halftime.
Goals
- 13' - MTL - Saphir Taider Watch
- 70' - ATL - Miguel Almiron (PK) Watch
- 78' - ATL - Kevin Kratz Watch
- 84' - ATL - Miguel Almiron Watch
- 90'+4' - ATL - Kevin Kratz Watch
Three Things
MAN OF THE MATCH:
Sometimes it's about brilliant moments rather than sustained dominance. And in his 16-minute cameo, Kratz provided two memories those at Mercedez-Benz stadium won't forget anytime soon.
PUT THIS KEVIN KRATZ FREE KICK IN THE HIGH MUSEUM IMMEDIATELY.
— FOX Sports South (@FOXSportsSouth) April 28, 2018
2⃣ perfect free kicks from the veteran today.
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Up Next
- Atlanta United: Saturday, May 5 at Chicago Fire (8:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info)
- Montreal Impact: Saturday, May 5 vs. New England Revolution (1 pm ET | TVAS - full TV & streaming info)