MLS: Josef Martinez scores stunning bicycle kick as Atlanta United lose late vs. New England
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Josef Martinez scores a stunning overhead kick to equalize for Atlanta United.. but a magical moment is in vain as New England Revolution fights back to secure 2-1 win and wipe out Five Stripes playoff hopes
- Josef Martinez produced a magical moment for Atlanta United in New England
- The Venezuelan scored just his ninth goal of the season in a tough campaign
- Atlanta had a chance to keep their playoff hopes alive before losing 2-1
- Martinez was banned last month for ‘overturning a table’ after defeat
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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez delivered another brilliant moment in what was a difficult campaign for the club.
Martinez, who was not without controversy in the 2022 season, let his feet do the talking with a beautiful overhead kick in what appeared to deny New England all three points.
However, the Revolution was not satisfied with a single point as Gustavo Bou took the win in the 85th minute.
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scored a beautiful bicycle kick around the corner on Saturday
The loss officially put an end to Atlanta playoff hopes just hours after the Revolution was extinguished by Inter Miami’s 1-0 win over Toronto that Friday night.
Atlanta right-back Brooks Lennon looked poised to have a hand in more misery piled up on New England when he did a beautifully weighted cross in the penalty area.
The pass was played slightly behind the Venezuelan sensation. Although it turned out to be no obstacle for Martinez, as he grabbed the ball with a beautiful overhead kick, leaving Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic without a chance.
Martinez acrobaticly met a Brooks Lennon cross on Saturday to send home the Atlanta equalizer
With the Revolution already out of the playoff picture, Atlanta was the only team with something to play for in the race.
Martinez has had a tough season in many respects and was banned for a week last month for ‘adverse behavior to the team’.
According to the athleticMartinez knocked over a table covered in chicken and rice after his side’s 2-1 loss to Portland.
As a result, the Venezuelan reportedly had to be separated from head coach Gonzalo Pineda.
Martinez reportedly knocked over a table with food after losing 2-1 to Portland