Atlanta United secured a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday night in a Major League Soccer match held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The winning goal was netted by Ajani Fortune, who scored his first goal in the MLS. Fortune, who is 21 years old, made a swift counter-attack, receiving a pass from Xande Silva near midfield. He then sprinted towards the goal, unleashing a rolling shot from 25 yards out, which found the back of the net in the 55th minute, giving Atlanta a 1-0 lead.
Atlanta United, with a record of 8-12-7, celebrated their second victory in the last eight games. On the other hand, Charlotte FC, with a record of 10-9-8, saw their four-game unbeaten streak come to an end and extended their winless streak to four matches.
It was a notable moment as Charlotte FC had previously scored three goals in each of their two consecutive wins against Atlanta. Kristijan Kahlina made five saves for Charlotte, while Brad Guzan, the goalkeeper for Atlanta United, put up a stellar performance, making six crucial saves to secure his fifth shutout of the season.
This victory marks an important moment for Atlanta United, who are looking to climb up the MLS standings and build momentum as the season progresses.
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