Jamal Thiaré’ steals ball from goalkeeper, hits game-winner for Atlanta United
Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré, left, kicks the winning goal past Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran (90) and midfielder Kosi Thompson, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Danny Karnik]
ATLANTA (AP) — Jamal Thiaré′ stole the ball from the goalkeeper and scored an improbable goal in the final minute of play to lift Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC in MLS play. In the 97th, Atlanta’s Ronald Hernández had his shot blocked by Toronto FC’s Shane O’Neill. Toronto goalkeeper Luka Gavran covered the ball and as he was preparing to put the ball in play, Thiaré′ came up from behind, took the ball and blasted a right-footed shot into the empty net for the winning goal.
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Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran, top, makes a save during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
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