Published October 15, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
CF Montreal 0-3 Atlanta United FC in Major League Soccer on Wednesday, October 14, with Miguel Almirón, Giuliano Galoppo and Breel Embolo on the scoresheet. The teams went in at 0-2, and Embolo completed Atlanta’s scoring after the interval. Only Atlanta United FC ever led, with Atlanta reaching a three-goal lead at 0-3.
How it unfolded
Miguel Almirón put Atlanta United FC ahead in the 22nd minute, making it 0-1. Giuliano Galoppo scored in the 41st minute to make it 0-2 before half-time. Breel Embolo struck in the 60th minute, setting the final score at 0-3.
The numbers
The expected-goals figures were 0.18 for CF Montreal and 1.45 for Atlanta United FC. CF Montreal had 3 shots, with 1 on target; Atlanta recorded 12 attempts and 4 on target. The figures point to a match in which Atlanta generated the clearer scoring threat, while CF Montreal’s attempts produced little expected danger.
Possession was 57% for CF Montreal and 43% for Atlanta. The teams won 6 and 5 corners respectively, and the saves count was 2 for CF Montreal and 1 for Atlanta. Atlanta’s three goals and Montreal’s no goals made three goals in all. The possession share and corner count offer a different view of the contest from the shots and expected goals: Montreal had more of the ball, but Atlanta’s attacking returns shaped the result.