atlutd (1) vs nerevolution (0). In a tough first-round MLS playoff matchup against the New England Revolution, Atlanta United were able to grind out a 1-0 win at home to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Bruce Arena’s NE Revolution played a near perfect defensive game, and they were able to frustrate Atlanta United for the majority of the match. The visitors also tested Brad Guzan on several occasions, and they could have gone up on the scoreboard. In the 70th minute, though, Atlanta United struck through Franco Escobar to go up 1-0. Ezequiel Barco dribbled outside the penalty area and played an incisive through ball into the box to Escobar, who beat goalkeeper Matt Turner at the near post with a sizzling shot. Atlanta United did not relinquish their lead for the rest of the match, and now the await the result between the NYRB and the Philadelphia Union to see who they will face in the Conference Semifinals. Read/view more clubeleven (clubelevenmag.com). 📸: davewphotog...