Martinez's first MLS goal leads Atlanta United past Orlando FC
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Pity Martínez scored his first Atlanta United goal and the Five Stripes were able to stave off Orlando City's late pressure for a 1-0 home win.
Pity Martinez scored his long-awaited first MLS goal early in the first half and Atlanta United held on for a 1-0 victory over Orlando City SC on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Martinez's goal came in his ninth MLS appearance, after the 2018 South American Footballer of the Year moved to Atlanta (5-3-2, 17 points) from Argentine giant River Plate this offseason for a reported $17 million transfer fee.
The 25-year-old Martinez had been billed as the replacement for playmaker Miguel Almiron, who...