Purata’s hat trick leads Atlanta to 4-2 win over Toronto

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ATLANTA (AP) — Juan Purata scored three goals in the second half to help Atlanta United beat Toronto 4-2 on Saturday.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Juan Purata scored three goals in the second half to help Atlanta United beat Toronto 4-2 on Saturday.

Thiago Almada gave Atlanta a 3-2 lead in the 74th and Purata’s third goal came in the 88th to cap the scoring for United (9-12-9).

Federico Bernardeschi and Ayo Akinola each scored for Toronto (9-15-7).

Atlanta United's Juan José Sánchez Purata, left, and Ronaldo Cisneros score Purata's goal against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 4-2. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
Atlanta United's Juan José Sánchez Purata, left, and Ronaldo Cisneros score Purata's goal against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 4-2. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)

Up next for both teams is a matchup with Orlando City. United plays Orlando on Wednesday on the road. Toronto plays at Orlando on Saturday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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