The goal was the first for Mensah this campaign, his last goal coming in July 2018, when he scored in the 3-2 win against New York Red Bull, and Saturday s win enabled Columbus to extend their unbeaten run to six matches.
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It was Atlanta who started the game on a high note as they created the first chance in the sixth minute when Josef Martinez had a good chance to shoot for goal, but he delayed with the ball, allowing Columbus defenders to close in and take the ball away.
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Revs bounce back after tough stretch with shutout win over Atlanta.
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Bruce Arena and the New England Revolution hit the road on Saturday, as they paid a visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on Atlanta United.
The Revolution came into Saturday’s matchup looking to bounce back after suffering a 3-2 defeat to the New York Red Bulls. Despite being at home, the Revs gave up three goals in the opening thirty minutes of the match.
A change to the Revs starting XI came Saturday as the formation moved to a 4-4-2 diamond shape. Wilfried Kaptoum replaced Teal Bunbury in the starting lineup.