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Martínez Scores 100th MLS Goal, Atlanta Beats Inter Miami

Martínez became the fifth player in MLS history to score his first 100 goals, in all competitions, with one club

ATLANTA, GA  September 29:  Atlanta forward Josef Martinez (7) moves past Inter Miami forward Robbie Robinson (19) during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United FC on September 29th, 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.  (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Josef Martínez scored on a penalty kick in the 78th minute for his 100th MLS goal and Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta (10-8-9) has won four of its last five games. Miami fell to 9-12-5.

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Martínez became the fifth player in MLS history to score his first 100 goals, in all competitions, with one club. He joined Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls), Taylor Twellman (New England Revolution), Robbie Keane (L.A. Galaxy) and Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers).

Martínez did a stutter step on the penalty kick to get goalkeeper Nick Marsman diving the wrong way. The kick was awarded after Leandro González Pirez was called for a hand ball in the box.

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Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan did not need to make a save for his eighth shutout of the season.

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