Atlanta United’s Playoff Hopes Rest on Alexey Miranchuk’s Stellar Performance Against New York Red Bulls

Alexey Miranchuk / Photo: © Kevin C. Cox / Staff / Getty Images Sports / Gettyimages.ru

For a Russian midfielder Alexey Miranchuk The most important moment of the season has arrived, where every game can be guaranteed for his club. And in such a situation, our player not only did not lose, but also took the main place in the team.

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The game against the New York Red Bulls was for “Atlanta United» last in the current MLS regular season. For their chance to reach the playoffs, Miranchuk’s team had to win and hope for a successful result in other games.

The home game was difficult for Atlanta. In the first minutes, the guests, under the guidance of the former coach of Dynamo Moscow Sandro Schwartz, looked even more dangerous, but they did not succeed.

Miranchuk looked great in this meeting. He delivered dangerous blows and also participated in the organization of attacks. In the 75th minute, Atlanta had a real chance to take the lead. The referee gave a penalty against New York. At this crucial moment, it was Alexei who came to the point, and a minute later the guests took the lead.

Russia did not stop there. In the 90 + 7th minute, he made a great cut pass to Tyler Wolf, who turned him one-on-one. It seemed that Atlanta’s victory was no longer in danger, but shortly after our player left the field, the hosts conceded (in the extra minute 14), adding gray hair to the fans. It’s good that the game ended soon.

Alexey Miranchuk / Photo: © Kevin C. Cox / Staff / Getty Images Sports / Gettyimages.ru

“Miranchuk is so special”

It is not surprising that Alexei was recognized as the best player of the game. Thanks to his impressive performance, Atlanta maintained its chances of making the playoffs. After the final whistle, our footballer took part in the ceremony to strike a symbolic hammer in honor of the victory. This happened next to the podium, near which there were full fans, willing to take pictures with Russia. And the player did not let them down.

There has also been serious idolatry on social media. Atlanta fans wrote enthusiastic comments about the Russian midfielder, anticipating Alexei’s future achievements.

– Miranchuk was entrusted with the most important moment of the season. He walked up to the ball and scored. I was not afraid and I did not give up. We love it,” wrote @Jarrett_Smith.

“Miranchuk is so special,” said @bleslie19.

– Miranchuk is a joy to watch. I’ve always said that watching Darlington Nagbe play is like watching art in motion. “I felt the same way tonight towards Miranchuk,” said @mlrickard.

– Miranchuk is my favorite player in Atlanta so far. “I can’t wait to see what he does next year surrounded by the best players,” @sheevs77 looks forward.

– We have Miranchuk! Damn, it looks like a slide rule,” suggested Russian game thinker @diemister2014.

– How do you do this in every game? “I’m out of breath already,” asked @gabe_keeter.

– Miranchuk showed nerves of steel by converting the penalty! – assessment of stress resistance Alexey @unfilteredraz.

Atlanta has the last game of the regular season, where they have to beat Orlando City. At the same time, the “five tracks” must defeat “Montreal” or “DC United”, which are located above. Miranchuk’s team won’t be happy with the Philadelphia victory either. The chances for the playoffs are very slim, but at least they are there. Without Alexei, United fans would have lost their last hope.