You can’t defend your way to victories in football. For Atlanta United with Ronny Deila hovering along the sidelines, it has been a particularly tough period in MLS. On Sunday night, the redeeming goal finally came.
It’s like a ghost hanging over you when an attacking player stops scoring, or worse, an entire team goes into a goal drought. In April, Deila has led the club to a 0-1 loss, 3-0 loss, then a 3-0 loss against Orlando City. On Saturday, Nashville came to Atlanta with the goal of sending Atlanta further into the goal drought desert.
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Twenty minutes into the game, former Newcastle star Miguel Almirón finally managed to send his team into goal celebration with a 1-0 score. You could see the reaction from players, supporters – and not least Ronny Deila – what this meant. This was the first Atlanta goal in 360 minutes of play!
Unfortunately, it was not three points, Nashville equalized to 1-1 after 66 minutes, but Deila’s football again showed it can produce a goal. This will be followed up against the Chicago Fire this coming Saturday, here Deila will meet the former Bodø/Glimt star who has continued with what he does best – scoring and delivering assists.
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