Who is world champion scores goals as he wants. This definition could fit Angel Di María for the wonders he has done for Juventus in the Europa League. Hand. This time around, it fits like a glove Thiago Almadawho broke it last night in Atlanta United’s MLS win.
Former Vélez striker scored a doubleboth in stoppage time, and his team beat the San José Earthquakes 2-1.
At the Mercedes Benz stadium in the city of Atlanta, the youngster who played a few minutes for Lionel Scaloni’s team in Qatar 2022 scored the first of his two goals in the third minute of extra time. It was with an exquisite shot for a corner, coming out of a corner kick.
And five minutes later, the 21-year-old from Fuerte Apache freaked everyone out: scored a free kick with a wispwho sneaked up on Brazilian goalkeeper Daniel.
In doing so, Almada made a glorious comeback officially kicking off the 2023 MLS season. At Atlanta United, former Argentinos Juniors midfielder Franco Ibarra was also a regular; while former Huracán winger Cristian Espinoza performed for San José.
Meanwhile, forward Julián Carranza also scored a brace in the Philadelphia Union’s 4-1 victory over the Columbus Crew in the city of Chester, Pennsylvania. The former Banfield striker scored on 7th and 35th minutes of the second half for a squad which also included the introduction of former Newell’s midfielder Joaquín Torres.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires’ Sebastián Driussi scored one of the goals for Austin, as they lost 2-3 at home to St. Louis City.
The 27-year-old former River Plate forward scored the goal in the 1-1 draw, in the 48th minute of the first phase.
Emiliano Rigoni (ex Independiente) from Cordoba and Maximiliano Urruti (ex Newell’s) from Rosario also performed in Austin.
Forward Enzo Copetti (formerly of Racing) made his official debut in Charlotte, falling at home to the New England Revolution, 1-0.
Minnesota United, for its part, with the help of Franco Fragapane (ex Talleres de Córdoba), beat FC Dallas 1-0, which had in its ranks Facundo Quignón (ex Lanús) and Alan Velasco (ex Independiente ).
New York City, featuring winger Braian Cufré (formerly of Vélez) and attacking midfielder Matías Pellegrini (formerly of Estudiantes de La Plata), could not beat Nashville FC, who beat them 2-0.
Inter Miami, with the performances of Franco Negri (ex Newell’s), Nicolás Stefanelli (ex Defensa y Justicia) and Benjamín Cremaschi, beat Montreal IMpact 2-0, led by Hernán Losada.
Other results: Cincinnati 2-Houston Dynamo 1; Orlando City 1-New York Red Bull 0; DC United 3-Toronto 2.
Source: Clarin
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