Second-half explosion sees NYCFC run riot over Atlanta United | OneFootball

Three goals in goals in four minutes in the second-half saw NYCFC thrash Atlanta United to kick off the final weekend of MLS action before the international break.

Scorers: Moralez 44', Bakrar 55', Wolf 57', 59'

While the two teams looked set for a first-half stalemate, you never need to wait too long for Atlanta United to capitulate these days, and they did so when a bad Brooks Lennon back-ass allowed Maxi Moralez to open the scoring.

But the NYCFC explosion came after the break when the hosts scored three goals in four minutes, two of which came from Hannes Wolf just before the hour mark.

The best of the bench was Mounsef Bakrar's screamer to start the flurry however.

The latest sucker-punch for Atlanta sees the Five Stripes remain in 13th in the Eastern Conference, while NYCFC moved into the top-five with the win.

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