US EditionSaba Lobjanidze Scores Goal in Each Half to Rally Atlanta United Past Montreal 3-1
Saba Lobjanidze scored in each half as Atlanta United erased an early deficit and won its seventh home meeting against CF Montreal, officials said.
- On Saturday, Atlanta United defeated Montreal 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with forward Saba Lobjanidze scoring twice to lead the rally in Major League Soccer action.
- Midfielder Matty Longstaff opened the scoring for Montreal in the sixth minute off a pass from Prince Owusu, giving the visitors an early advantage before Atlanta responded.
- Lobjanidze equalized in the 41st minute using assists from Alexey Miranchuk and Pedro Amador, while Emmanuel Latte Lath scored during stoppage time and 18-year-old Cooper Sanchez notched his third assist.
- Goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos recorded four saves in his 10th start for Atlanta, while Montreal's Thomas Gillier stopped two shots. Atlanta now leads the all-time series 9-5-5.
- Atlanta United next hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday, while Montreal travels to face Orlando City on the same day as both teams continue their Major League Soccer seasons.
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Saba Lobjanidze scores goal in each half to rally Atlanta United past Montreal 3-1
Saba Lobjanidze scored a goal in each half and Atlanta United rallied to beat CF Montreal 3-1. Matty Longstaff took a pass from Prince Owusu and scored in the 6th minute to put Montreal (3-7-0) on top early.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenSaba Lobjanidze's brace sparks Atlanta over Montreal
Saba Lobjanidze scored a brace and Emmanuel Latte Lath netted the match-winner late in the first half as Atlanta United defeated visiting CF Montreal 3-1 on Saturday evening.
'The team owed it to the fans': Atlanta United defeats CF Montreal 3-1 at The Benz
Atlanta United Paraguyan midfielder Matias Galarza hugged teammate Saba Lobjanidze like one would hug a loved one: tightly with eyes closed. It meant something to be in that moment and Galarza was savoring it. The moment in question: Atlanta United was back. Atlanta United star Saba Lobjanidze (above) scored two goals during the match against CF Montréal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday May 2, 2026. It was the third consecutive victory for A…
Saba Lobjanidze scored two goals and Atlanta United FC defeated CF Montréal 3-1 on Saturday night.
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